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professionalize

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl-ahyz] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nlˌaɪz /
VERB
increase the required knowledge and skill for an occupation's workers
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One of the efforts to professionalize the process is ICEList, a web database created by Dominick Skinner, an Irish activist based in the Netherlands.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

In Ukraine, the added financial firepower is helping professionalize outfits that began in garages and military units—giving them a chance to compete abroad with Western players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

During his time in office, critics say López Obrador did little to professionalize Mexico’s municipal and state police forces, many of which have been accused of widespread corruption.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

“Rugby has an underlying need to professionalize its management off the pitch, just as it has done on the pitch over the past 25 years,” Ilube said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Shawn wanted to professionalize the operation, to invest the profits from the Malad job in new equipment; Dad wanted things to stay the same.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover