major; specialty; professional
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
academic major; field of study; specialty
Refers to a specific academic discipline or course of study at a university, college, or technical school.
I am a computer science major.
He chose the medical major.
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The courses for this major are very difficult.
noun
specialized field; industry division; specialized trade
Used in industrial or business contexts to describe specialized divisions, trades, or areas of professional activity.
Our factory has achieved specialized production.
He is a professional in this industry.
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Specialized division of labor has improved efficiency.
adjective
professional; specialized
Attributive use only (modifies nouns directly). Describes something or someone as being specialized or professional in nature, as opposed to amateur or general.
This is a professional team.
You need more professional help.
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He is a professional actor, not an amateur.
The professional level is very high.