Which one is correct?
"by profession." or "I'm a developer by profession"?

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by profession.

This phrase is incomplete and lacks a subject, making it incorrect on its own.

This phrase cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It needs a subject to make sense, such as 'I am a developer by profession.'

I'm a developer by profession

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate one's profession.

This phrase is used to state someone's profession. It is a complete sentence with a subject ('I') and a predicate ('am a developer by profession').

Examples:

  • I'm a teacher by profession.
  • She's an engineer by profession.
  • He's a doctor by profession.
  • They are artists by profession.
  • We are musicians by profession.
The first phrase, 'I'm a developer by profession,' is correct and commonly used to indicate someone's profession. The second phrase, 'by profession,' is incomplete and lacks the subject, making it unclear and incorrect on its own.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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