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" ;