Careernoun
One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.
Vocationnoun
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
Careernoun
General course of action or conduct in life, or in a particular part of it.
âWashington's career as a soldierâ;
Vocationnoun
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
Careernoun
(archaic) speed
Vocationnoun
A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession.
âWhat can be urged for them who not having the vocation of poverty to scribble, out of mere wantonness make themselves ridiculous?â;
Careernoun
A jouster's path during a joust.
Vocationnoun
Destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession.
âHe would think his service greatly rewarded, if he might obtain by that means to live in the sight of his prince, and yet practice his own chosen vocation.â;
Careernoun
(obsolete) A short gallop of a horse.
Vocationnoun
A calling by the will of God.
Careernoun
(falconry) The flight of a hawk.
Vocationnoun
The bestowment of God's distinguishing grace upon a person or nation, by which that person or nation is put in the way of salvation; as, the vocation of the Jews under the old dispensation, and of the Gentiles under the gospel.
Careernoun
(obsolete) A racecourse; the ground run over.
Vocationnoun
A call to special religious work, as to the ministry.
âEvery member of the same [the Church], in his vocation and ministry.â;
Careerverb
To move rapidly straight ahead, especially in an uncontrolled way.
âThe car careered down the road, missed the curve, and went through a hedge.â;
Vocationnoun
the particular occupation for which you are trained
Careernoun
A race course: the ground run over.
âTo go back again the same career.â;
Vocationnoun
a body of people doing the same kind of work
Careernoun
A running; full speed; a rapid course.
âWhen a horse is running in his full career.â;
Vocationnoun
a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation
ânot all of us have a vocation to be nurses or doctorsâ;
Careernoun
General course of action or conduct in life, or in a particular part or calling in life, or in some special undertaking; usually applied to course or conduct which is of a public character; as, Washington's career as a soldier.
âAn impartial view of his whole career.â;
Vocationnoun
a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as worthy and requiring dedication
âher vocation as a poetâ;
Careernoun
The flight of a hawk.
Vocationnoun
a trade or profession
âGNVQs in Leisure and Tourism will be the introduction to a wide span of vocationsâ;
Careerverb
To move or run rapidly.
âCareering gayly over the curling waves.â;
Vocation
A vocation (from Latin vocatio 'a call, summons') is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained, or qualified. People can be given information about a new occupation through student orientation.
Careernoun
the particular occupation for which you are trained
Careernoun
the general progression of your working or professional life;
âthe general had had a distinguished careerâ; âhe had a long career in the lawâ;
Careerverb
move headlong at high speed;
âThe cars careered down the roadâ; âThe mob careered through the streetsâ;
Careernoun
an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
âhe seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his fatherâ;
Careernoun
the time spent by a person in a career
âthe end of a distinguished career in the Royal Navyâ;
Careernoun
the progress through history of an institution, organization, etc.
âthe court has had a chequered careerâ;
Careernoun
working permanently in or committed to a particular profession
âa career diplomatâ;
Careernoun
(of a woman) interested in pursuing a profession rather than devoting all her time to childcare and housekeeping
âa driven career womanâ;
Careerverb
move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
âthe coach careered across the road and went through a hedgeâ;
Career
The career is an individual's metaphorical through learning, work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define career and the term is used in a variety of ways.
âjourneyâ;