calling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the particular occupation for which you are trained
  2. verb assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
  3. verb ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality

Etymology

From Middle English callyng, kallyng, kalland, from Old English *cealliende and Old Norse kallandi, equivalent to call + -ing.

Synonyms

career, vocation

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