==History== Professionalization is the social process by which any trade or occupation transforms itself into a true `profession of the highest integrity and competence.` This process tends to involve establishing acceptable qualifications, a professional body or association to oversee the conduct of members of the profession and some degree of ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professionalization
professionalisationnoun the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood; `the professionalization of American sports`; `the professionalization of warfare` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974