calling

/ˈkɔlɪŋ/
/ˈkɔlɪŋ/
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Other forms: callings

Definitions of calling
  1. noun
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
    synonyms: career, vocation
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    specialisation, specialism, speciality, specialization, specialty
    the special line of work you have adopted as your career
    lifework
    the principal work of your career
    walk, walk of life
    careers in general
    business life, professional life
    a career in industrial or commercial or professional activities
    type of:
    business, job, line, line of work, occupation
    the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
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US
/ˈkɔlɪŋ/
UK
/ˈkɔlɪŋ/
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