As a professional; for one's paid career. / In a professional manner.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of professionalize

To make something professional / To advance an occupation to the level of a profession.

present participle of professionalize

simple past tense and past participle of professionalize

The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.

Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession. / That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood. / (by extension) Expert.

A person who belongs to a profession / A person who earns their living from a specified activity / (euphemistic) A prostitute / A reputation known by name / An expert

plural of professional

The condition of being professional.