professionalization

American  

[pruh-fesh-uhn-uhl-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən əlˌaɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of professionalizing an activity, role, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• deprofessionalization noun
• reprofessionalization noun

Example Sentences

In the college game’s era of increased professionalization, they realized that the true blueprint would come from teams that played on Sundays, not Saturdays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

But then, Maierhofer says, "The major change came with the professionalization of medicine and also the spread of universities."

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2023

“The professionalization and league expansion is not happening as quick as we’d like to see.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Providing financial help was part of an agreement announced in 2020 for the growth and professionalization of female soccer; goals included establishing a national under-17 championship and increasing the number of female players.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2023

For officers, professionalization meant more training and implied a higher standard of on-the-job conduct.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover