professionalise
ə verb (used with object)
1.
to give a professional character or status to; make into or establish as a profession.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become professional.
Also, especially British, pro·fes·sion·al·ise.
Related forms
pro·fes·sion·al·ist, noun
pro·fes·sion·al·i·za·tion, noun
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to impose a professional structure or status on (something) | |
| professionalise or professionalise | |
| —vb | |
| professionali'zation or professionalise | |
| —n | |
| professionali'sation or professionalise | |
| —n | |
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