profession
US /prəˈfeʃ.ən/
UK /prəˈfeʃ.ən/
1.
a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification
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Teaching is a noble profession.
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He chose law as his profession.
2.
a public statement of faith or belief
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His profession of innocence was convincing.
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The monk made a public profession of his vows.