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   vocation

   /və(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation: "not all of us have a vocation to be nurses or doctors"
   • ▪ a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as worthy and requiring dedication: "her vocation as a poet"
   • ▪ a trade or profession: "GNVQs in Leisure and Tourism will be the introduction to a wide span of vocations"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin vocatio(n-), from vocare ‘to call’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vocationVocation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word vocation, which can mean a divine call to the religious life, a strong desire for a certain work, or the work itself. Find out how to use vocation in a sentence and explore related words and phrases.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVOCATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VOCATION definition: 1. a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time…. Learn more.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVOCATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of vocation as a type of work that suits you well and gives you satisfaction. Find out how to use vocation in different contexts and languages with examples from various sources.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvocation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /vəʊˈkeɪʃn/ [countable] a type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you synonym calling. Nursing is not just a job—it's a vocation. She believes that she has found her true vocation in life. You missed your vocation—you should have been an actor. Collocations Jobs. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › vocationVOCATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Vocation is a noun that means a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling. It can also refer to a strong impulse or inclination to follow a certain activity or career, especially a religious one. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of vocation in sentences.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVOCATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of vocation as a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how vocation can refer to a job, a calling, or a strong inclination to a particular career or role.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of vocation – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of vocation as a noun, with examples and synonyms. Find out how to say vocation in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Tamil, Urdu, and more.