vocation

noun

vō-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce vocation (audio)
Definition of vocationnext
1
as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby

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2
as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation

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Recent Examples of vocation Early life and religious vocation Gerardi was born in Guatemala City on December 27, 1922. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 Fortunately, anticipating the tastes of strangers has become something of a vocation. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 And for fishing guide Eric Watts, the lake is the source of his vocation. — Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocation
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  1. profession
  2. fraternity
  3. occupation
  4. corps
  5. work
  6. employment
Noun
  • But the numbers in that study are the profession telling on itself.
    — Gregg Mojica, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Michiganders have also broadly supported raising teacher pay in recent years, particularly for those just entering the profession.
    — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of profession
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  • The fraternity later closed its Northern Arizona University chapter following Martinez's death.
    — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This is the largest expansion in the history of Fairview, which started out in 1892 as a modest retirement home for Odd Fellows fraternity members.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fraternity
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  • The Supreme Court has also recognized the historic exception for children born to enemy forces during hostile occupation.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The small gains made by Afghan women during the United States’ 20-year occupation were about to end.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupation
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  • No matter what happens the rest of the way, the relief corps is key to Atlanta having any postseason success.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Parrish said the deep wide receiver corps — which includes Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Hurst — has consistently pushed him throughout training camp.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of corps
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  • Mateychuk is an excellent skater, with clear NHL edge work and speed to be able to skate pucks up ice, evade pressure and close on checks.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The office's own work plan called for reviewing the rail authority's change-order process by July 2026 — including a $500 million-plus construction change order settlement.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of work
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  • Her lawsuit made a number of claims of adverse employment actions.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Alaska generally allows legislative ethics complaints involving conduct within the previous five years, while Oregon gives workers five years to file certain employment-discrimination complaints.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of employment

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