PROFESSION
/pɹəˈfɛʃən/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PROFESSION
A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.
"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."
An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.
"My father was a barrister by profession."
The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.
"His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession."
Examples of PROFESSION in a Sentence
- "Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."
- "My father was a barrister by profession."
- "His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession."
Word Details
Is PROFESSION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROFESSION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PROFESSION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PROFESSION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | f | e | s | s | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROFESSION
100 words from the letters in PROFESSION
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How to Use PROFESSION in Word Games
PROFESSION is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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