profession

(eg. house, vexed, literature )

profession /prə ˈfɛ ʃən/ ?

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(n) the body of people in a learned occupation
(n) an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
(n) an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
(n) affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

Oliver Wendell Holmes once observed that every profession is great that is greatly pursued.
I divide my time so I can attend to both my profession and my work at home.
Reagan's landslide challenges the pulse-taker profession For weeks before the presidential election, the gurus of public opinion polling were nearly unanimous in their.

Bridges, who is from a lineage of actors, said, "Thank you Mum and Dad, for turning me on to such a groovy profession."
on Mar 8, 2010 By: Jeff Bridges Source: The Hindu
Bowden "and his wife, Ann, have dedicated their lives with untold hours to better the teams and universities they cared so much about," Paterno said. "They will be missed by the coaching profession and college football."
on Dec 1, 2009 By: Joe Paterno Source: MiamiHerald.com
"In this land of freedom and opportunity, the Church has united a widely diverse flock in the profession of the faith," Benedict said in his homily, as sunshine cut through the layer of cloud that had blanketed New York since the morning.
on Apr 20, 2008 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: Inquirer.net