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profession

profession

Meaning of profession

a type of job

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British English/prəˈfɛʃən/
American English/prəˈfɛʃən/
Russian transcription[prɐˈfʲesʲijə]
profession
profession - профессия
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profession with Russian translation

profession usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.

He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Преподавание — это достойная профессия для многих людей.

Teaching is a rewarding profession for many people.

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profession belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

professionпрофессия
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

profession synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between profession / occupation / vocation / job / career / specialty

🇬🇧English
profession

The same word: a formal occupation requiring skill or training.

B1Very Often

She chose nursing as her profession.

Она выбрала сестринское дело своей профессией.

🇬🇧English

A formal term for a kind of work or professional activity, close to 'profession'.

B1Often

Please state your occupation on the form.

Пожалуйста, укажите вашу профессию в форме.

V
🇬🇧English
vocation

A formal or somewhat old-fashioned word, often with the sense of a calling or long-term professional path.

B1Rarely

Teaching felt like his true vocation.

Преподавание казалось его истинным призванием.

🇬🇧English

A more general, often temporary term — a piece of work or position, not necessarily requiring long training.

B1Very Often

He found a new job in the city.

Он нашёл новую работу в городе.

🇬🇧English

Refers to the professional path or development over a lifetime; includes a sequence of jobs and experience.

B1Very Often

She has built a successful career in finance.

Она построила успешную карьеру в финансах.

S
🇬🇧English
specialty

Indicates a narrow area within a profession in which a person has particular skills.

B1Often

Her medical specialty is paediatrics.

Её специальность в медицине — педиатрия.

🇬🇧English

A specific post or role at work (a job title), not the general idea of a profession.

B1Very Often

He applied for the manager position.

Он подал заявку на должность менеджера.

C
🇬🇧English
calling

Emphasizes a personal calling or strong inner drive, not just a profession.

B1Rarely

He felt a calling to work with disadvantaged children.

Он чувствовал призвание работать с детьми из неблагополучных семей.

🇬🇧English

Often means a craft or skilled manual profession, associated with vocational training.

B1Often

He learned a trade as a plumber.

Он получил профессию сантехника.

S
🇬🇧English
specialization

Refers to a specific area of knowledge or practice within a profession, similar to 'specialty'.

B1Often

Her specialization is international law.

Её специализация — международное право.

🇬🇧English

A broad area of work or study; less personal than 'profession', more about the sector or discipline.

B1Very Often

She works in the field of environmental science.

Она работает в области экологической науки.

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profession translation: профессия. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce profession

/prəˈfɛʃən/

profession translation

профессия

profession examples

He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.

profession transcription

/prəˈfɛʃən/, /prəˈfɛʃən/

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profession meaning: what does it mean?

a type of job

profession pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

profession is pronounced as /prəˈfɛʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

profession definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He decided to train in a new profession to change his career. Translation: Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.

Is profession part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, profession (профессия) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is profession part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, profession (профессия) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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