professionalize
[ pruh-fesh-uh-nl-ahyz ]
verb (used with object),pro·fes·sion·al·ized, pro·fes·sion·al·iz·ing.
to give a professional character or status to; make into or establish as a profession.
verb (used without object),pro·fes·sion·al·ized, pro·fes·sion·al·iz·ing.
to become professional.
Origin of professionalize
1First recorded in 1855–60; professional + -ize
- Also especially British, pro·fes·sion·al·ise .
Other words from professionalize
- pro·fes·sion·al·ist, noun
- pro·fes·sion·al·i·za·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for professionalize
professionalize
professionalise
/ (prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to impose a professional structure or status on (something)
Derived forms of professionalize
- professionalization or professionalisation, noun
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