From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Sportprofessionalismpro‧fes‧sion‧al‧is‧m /prəˈfeʃənəlɪzəm/AWL noun [uncountable]1GOOD ATthe skill and high standards of behaviour expected of a professional personthe dedication and professionalism of our staff2DS British English the practice of using professional players in sportsProfessionalism has raised the standard of rugby immensely.Examples from the Corpusprofessionalism• Keeley's competence and professionalism will be missed.• From this perspective, professionalism involves the following factors.• Hollywood's GoldenBoy was by 1968 an alcoholic who, like many another hellraiser, was sacrificingprofessionalism for booze.• In women's and feminist studies, professionalism can have a more dramaticimpact.• No one doubts the professionalism of the vastmajority of public servants.• Here we saw the professionalism of Bennett when he made a study of the factors that impinged upon the operationalheightaspect.• Thirdly, professionalism involves a successfulclaim that only members are qualified to provide particular services.• It must go on to professionalism in all things, but the quality mindset is the cornerstone of all professionalism.