- professionally
- pro|fes|sion|al|ly [ prə`feʃənli ] adverb▸ 1 with qualifications▸ 2 as if by a professional▸ 3 skillfully▸ 4 in way to do with work▸ 5 as job, not for enjoyment1. ) with the formal qualifications necessary for a particular profession:professionally trained/qualified/certified: a professionally certified accountant2. ) showing the type of behavior and skills that someone with a professional job is expected to have:She hasn't behaved very professionally, has she?3. ) in a skillful way:The whole job was handled very professionally.4. ) in a way that is connected with your work or career:Without Nina's help I wouldn't be where I am today professionally.5. ) as a job rather than for enjoyment:She has been acting professionally since she was 17.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.