Definition

To make something more professional or to give it the qualities of a profession.

Example

The company aims to professionalize its training programs to improve employee skills.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how to professionalize your resume?

Yeah, I've been reading some tips online about it.

I think adding a summary section could really help professionalize it.

That's a great idea! It would definitely make it stand out more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Professionalize → It is formed from "professional" (from Latin "professio" meaning a public declaration or profession) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "professionalize" means to make something conform to the standards of a profession or to become professional.

Memory Tip

Think of making something conform to the standards of a 'profession' — that's what 'professionalize' means.

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