a vocation requiring knowledge of some department of learning or science

the profession of teaching. Compare learned profession

any vocation or business.

the body of persons engaged in an occupation or calling

to be respected by the medical profession.

the act of professing; avowal; a declaration, whether true or false

professions of dedication.

the declaration of belief in or acceptance of religion or a faith

the profession of Christianity.

a religion or faith professed.

the declaration made on entering into membership of a church or religious order.

noun

avocation , entertainment , fun , hobby , quiet , silence

noun

art , avocation , berth , billet , biz , business , calling , career , chosen work , concern , craft , dodge * , employment , engagement , field , game * , handicraft , lifework , line * , line of work * , mtier , occupation , office , position , post , pursuit , rat race * , role , service , situation , slot * , specialty , sphere , thing * , trade , undertaking , vocation , walk of life * , acknowledgment , affirmation , assertion , attestation , avowal , claim , confession , pretense , statement , testimony , vow , job , line , work , declaration , endeavor , faith , forte , skill