Professional

What “Professional” means

Noun

1. A person who belongs to a profession.
2. A white-collar worker, especially one with a specialized, high-earning job such as a doctor or engineer.
3. A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
4. A prostitute.
5. A reputation known by name.

Adj

1. Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
2. Expert.
3. Of an occupation, paid, especially so as to provide a livelihood.
4. Engaging in persistent behaviour that is exaggeratedly implied to be a full-time, paid occupation.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English professhennalle, professhynalle; equivalent to profession + -al.

Business name ideas with “Professional”

Industries where “Professional” fits

We suggest this word for 7 business types and industries, including:

• All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
• Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
• Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations)
• Professional Employer Organizations
• Professional Organizations
• Professional and Management Development Training