Pronunciations (2)
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/pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Noun
The act or process of professionalizing, or becoming professional.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
- Examples
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Their relative success formalized the idea of law enforcement for payment, and helped accelerate the professionalization of policing.
Noun
the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
- Examples
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the professionalization of American sports
the professionalization of warfare