Examples of “professionalism” in a Sentence

noun The skill, conduct, and standards expected of someone in a profession — reliability, fairness, and good judgment.

• Showing up on time and treating coworkers with respect is part of professionalism.
• The nurse handled the emergency with real professionalism, staying calm the whole time.
• Clients notice professionalism in small things, like replying to emails on time.

noun The use of paid, trained practitioners rather than amateurs, especially in sport.

• Professionalism in baseball meant players could earn a living from the game they loved.
• Some fans worry that growing professionalism has taken the fun out of the sport.
• The league's move toward professionalism changed how players trained and got paid.