professionalization
UK/prəˌfɛʃənəlaɪz'eʃn/US/prəˌfeʃənəlaɪz'eɪʃn/
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Definitions
n.
The process by which an activity or group becomes professional.
专业化，职业化（过程）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprofessionalforward, for, before
+
-izeprofession, occupation, declaration
+
-ationact, process, state
=professionalization
professionalize + -ation = the process of becoming professional — when an amateur activity acquires training, standards, and paid status. See professional.
Common Collocations
- 1.professionalization of a field某领域的专业化
- 2.process of professionalization专业化进程
- 3.professionalization of sport体育运动的职业化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The professionalization of nursing took place over the 19th century.