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Princeton's WordNet

  1. professionalization, professionalisationnoun

    the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood

    "the professionalization of American sports"; "the professionalization of warfare"

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  1. professionalisation

    Professionalization is a social process by which any trade or occupation transforms itself into a true "profession of the highest integrity and competence." The definition of what constitutes a profession is often contested. Professionalization tends to result in establishing acceptable qualifications, one or more professional associations to recommend best practice and to oversee the conduct of members of the profession, and some degree of demarcation of the qualified from unqualified amateurs (that is, professional certification). It is also likely to create "occupational closure", closing the profession to entry from outsiders, amateurs and the unqualified. Occupations not fully professionalized are sometimes called semiprofessions. Critique of professionalization views overzealous versions driven by perverse incentives (essentially, a modern analogue of the negative aspects of guilds) as a form of credentialism.

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  1. professionalisation

    Professionalisation refers to the process by which a particular occupation or field evolves and develops to become more formal, specialised, and structured, often through establishing standardised educational requirements, codes of conduct, or regulations. It may also involve gaining societal recognition or legal status. The aim is to enhance the quality, competency, and accountability of individuals working within that occupation or profession.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of professionalisation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of professionalisation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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