Professionally
Example: She works professionally in a large company office
Definition
"Professionally" is an adverb that describes performing activities with the skill, competence, and standards expected in a particular profession or job. For example, when someone works "professionally," they carry out their duties efficiently and according to established norms in their field.
Etymology
The word "professionally" derives from the noun "profession," which comes from the Latin 'professio,' meaning a public declaration or vow. Over time, "professionally" evolved to describe actions done in a manner befitting a recognized occupation, emphasizing expertise and formal conduct.
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"Professionally" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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