1. An occupation or career that is officially acknowledged, regulated, and accepted by society, government, or professional bodies as a legitimate field of work requiring specific qualifications or credentials
Medicine is a recognized profession that requires years of formal education and licensing.
A medicina é uma profissão reconhecida que exige anos de educação formal e licença profissional.
2. A vocation with established standards, ethical codes, and professional organizations that set and enforce standards of practice
Engineering has become a recognized profession with strict certification requirements.
A engenharia tornou-se uma profissão reconhecida com requisitos rigorosos de certificação.