profession
profession
a type of job
Learn profession with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
profession fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
profession with Russian translation
profession usage examples
Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.
He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.
Преподавание — это достойная профессия для многих людей.
Teaching is a rewarding profession for many people.
Learn by topic
profession belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
profession synonyms
What's the difference between profession / occupation / vocation / job / career / specialty
The same word: a formal occupation requiring skill or training.
She chose nursing as her profession.
Она выбрала сестринское дело своей профессией.
A formal term for a kind of work or professional activity, close to 'profession'.
Please state your occupation on the form.
Пожалуйста, укажите вашу профессию в форме.
A formal or somewhat old-fashioned word, often with the sense of a calling or long-term professional path.
Teaching felt like his true vocation.
Преподавание казалось его истинным призванием.
A more general, often temporary term — a piece of work or position, not necessarily requiring long training.
He found a new job in the city.
Он нашёл новую работу в городе.
Refers to the professional path or development over a lifetime; includes a sequence of jobs and experience.
She has built a successful career in finance.
Она построила успешную карьеру в финансах.
Indicates a narrow area within a profession in which a person has particular skills.
Her medical specialty is paediatrics.
Её специальность в медицине — педиатрия.
A specific post or role at work (a job title), not the general idea of a profession.
He applied for the manager position.
Он подал заявку на должность менеджера.
Emphasizes a personal calling or strong inner drive, not just a profession.
He felt a calling to work with disadvantaged children.
Он чувствовал призвание работать с детьми из неблагополучных семей.
Often means a craft or skilled manual profession, associated with vocational training.
He learned a trade as a plumber.
Он получил профессию сантехника.
Refers to a specific area of knowledge or practice within a profession, similar to 'specialty'.
Her specialization is international law.
Её специализация — международное право.
A broad area of work or study; less personal than 'profession', more about the sector or discipline.
She works in the field of environmental science.
Она работает в области экологической науки.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for profession
Lists
How to pronounce profession and what this word means
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/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
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.
Learn profession in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.