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Professionalism vs Specialized - What's the difference?

professionalism | specialized |

As a noun professionalism

is the status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.

As an adjective specialized is

highly skilled in a specific field.

As a verb specialized is

(specialize).

professionalism

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
  • The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.

    • specialized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * specialised (non-Oxford British spelling)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Highly skilled in a specific field.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (specialize)