profession

n. an occupation requiring specialized training and skills that meet the established qualifications for entrance into the profession and that match subsequent performance criteria. Among other requirements is adherence to the profession’s rules of conduct governing general business practices and ethical relations between members of the profession and their colleagues and clients. See professional ethics; professional licensing; professional standards. See also vocation. —professional adj., n. —professionalize vb.

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Psychology term of the day

November 25th 2024

motor agraphia

a writing disorder resulting from impairment of muscular coordination in the hand.