Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
professional capacity
phrase
/prəˈfɛʃənl kəˈpæsɪti/
Definition
The scope or extent to which someone operates in a professional role or duty.
Examples
- The lawyer represented her client in a professional capacity during the court hearing.
- In his professional capacity, he often speaks at industry conferences.
- She was unable to provide advice outside her professional capacity as a financial advisor.
Meaning
When someone acts in their professional capacity, they are fulfilling their responsibilities and obligations associated with their job or profession.
Synonyms
- professional role
- official capacity
- job function
