pro‧fes‧sion‧al‧ly AC /prəˈfeʃənəli/ adverb
[Word Family: noun: profession, professional, professionalism; adverb: professionally, unprofessionally; adjective: professional ≠ unprofessional]

1. as part of your work:
Do you need to use English professionally?

2. in a way that shows high standards and good training:
The magazine wasn’t very professionally designed.

3. as a paid job rather than just for fun:
a chance to play football professionally

4. by someone who has the necessary skills and training:
The carpet should be professionally fitted.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲