professionalize

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pro·fes·sion·al·ize

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl-ahyz] verb, pro·fes·sion·al·ized, pro·fes·sion·al·iz·ing.
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.


Origin:
1855–60; professional + -ize

pro·fes·sion·al·ist, noun
pro·fes·sion·al·i·za·tion, noun
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professionalize or professionalise (prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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More broadly, they professionalize the teaching profession.
The agency continues to professionalize its workforce by training and
  certifying staff.
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