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   Call·ing

   /ˈkôliNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. the loud cries or shouts of an animal or person: "the calling of a cuckoo"
   • 2. a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation: "those who have a special calling to minister to others' needs" Similar vocationmissioncallsummons
   • ▪ a profession or occupation: "he considered engineering one of the highest possible callings" Similar professionoccupationcareerworkemploymentjobday jobbusinesstradecraftlineline of workpursuitmétierwalk of lifeprovincefieldarchaic:employ

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › callingCALLING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CALLING meaning: 1. a strong wish to do a job, usually one that is socially valuable: 2. a strong wish to do a job…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › callingCALLING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CALLING definition: a strong feeling that you should do a particular type of work: . Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › callingcalling | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   calling meaning: a strong feeling that you should do a particular type of work: . Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › callingCALLING definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · calling in American English. (ˈkɔlɪŋ ) noun. 1. the action of one that calls. 2. one's occupation, profession, or trade. 3. an inner urging toward some profession or activity; vocation.

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   Definition of calling noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › callingcalling | meaning of calling in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   calling meaning, definition, what is calling: a strong desire or feeling of duty to do...: Learn more.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › callcall | meaning of call in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   No salesman will call. 5 [ transitive] to ask or order someone to come to a place call somebody in/into/to Mike was called into the manager’s office and told there was no longer a job for him. call somebody to do something They were called to give evidence before the committee. 6 [ transitive] to repay a loan or bond to a lender, usually ...