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Definition of Vocation
1. Noun. The particular occupation for which you are trained.
Generic synonyms: Business, Job, Line, Line Of Work, Occupation
Specialized synonyms: Specialisation, Specialism, Speciality, Specialization, Specialty, Lifework, Walk, Walk Of Life, Business Life, Professional Life
Derivative terms: Call
2. Noun. A body of people doing the same kind of work.
Generic synonyms: Body
Specialized synonyms: Profession, Press Corps
Definition of Vocation
1. n. A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession.
2. n. A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession.
Definition of Vocation
1. the work in which a person is regularly employed [n -S]
Medical Definition of Vocation
1. 1. A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession. "What can be urged for them who not having the vocation of poverty to scribble, out of mere wantonness make themselves ridiculous?" (Dryden) 2. Destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession. "He would think his service greatly rewarded, if he might obtain by that means to live in the sight of his prince, and yet practice his own chosen vocation." (Sir. P. Sidney) 3. A calling by the will of God. Specifically: The bestowment of God's distinguishing grace upon a person or nation, by which that person or nation is put in the way of salvation; as, the vocation of the Jews under the old dispensation, and of the Gentiles under the gospel. "The golden chain of vocation, election, and justification." A call to special religious work, as to the ministry. "Every member of the same [the Church], in his vocation and ministry." (Bk. Of Com. Prayer) Origin: L. Vocatio a bidding, invitation, fr. Vocare to call, fr. Vox, vocis, voice: cf. F. Vocation. See Vocal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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