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What is the origin of the term 'professionalism'?
From those professing the vows of a religious order
What is a professional, according to the Oxford English Dictionary?
One who is engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions
What is the key characteristic of a profession, according to Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary?
Requiring advanced training in some liberal art or science
What do professionals profess to know better than others?
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What is the difference between a profession and a trade or handicraft?
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What is the common thread among the three learned professions of divinity, law, and medicine?
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What was the earliest meaning of the term 'professionalism'?
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What is a common characteristic of the three learned professions of divinity, law, and medicine?
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What is the primary difference between a profession and a trade or handicraft?
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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, what is a profession?
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What is a key aspect of being a professional?
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What is a common thread among professions such as teaching, engineering, and writing?
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