"professions" in the noun sense
1. profession
the body of people in a learned occupation
"the news spread rapidly through the medical profession"
"they formed a community of scientists"
2. profession
an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
3. profession, professing
an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
"a profession of disagreement"
4. profession
affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
"a profession of Christianity"
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