Professionalism is the skill and standards expected in a trade. A lack of professionalism, sheer professionalism, questioned his professionalism.
It covers conduct as much as competence, which is why the accusation of unprofessional behaviour is about how somebody acted rather than what they produced. In sport it once meant being paid at all, which was the scandal.
1nounprofessionalismThe skill and standards expected in a trade.
“Even when the customer shouted at her, she handled it with calm professionalism.”
professionalism is a standard.
Middle English
professhennalle
English
professional
English, today
professionalism
From professional + -ism. professional comes from Middle English professhennalle, professhynalle; equivalent to profession + al.
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