1. A classification or group of workers in a specific profession or trade, often used for regulatory, labor, or organizational purposes
Teachers and engineers belong to different professional categories.
Professores e engenheiros pertencem a categorias profissionais diferentes.
2. An official designation used to distinguish types of professionals for purposes of licensing, compensation, or representation
The professional category determines the minimum wage requirements.
A categoria profissional determina os requisitos de salário mínimo.