Verb
/prəˈfeSHənlˌīz/,
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professionalized, past participle; professionalizing, present participle; professionalizes, 3rd person singular present; professionalized, past tense; professionalising, present participle; professionalised, past tense; professionalises, 3rd person singular present; professionalised, past participle;
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Give (an occupation, activity, or group) professional qualities, typically by increasing training or raising required qualifications
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attempts to professionalize the police are resisted by many
Web Definitions:
- become professional or proceed in a professional manner or in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood