What does Vocation mean?
Definitions for Vocation
voʊˈkeɪ ʃənvo·ca·tion
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Vocation.
Princeton's WordNet
career, calling, vocationnoun
the particular occupation for which you are trained
occupational group, vocationnoun
a body of people doing the same kind of work
Wiktionary
vocationnoun
an inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling
vocationnoun
an occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified
Etymology: From Latin vocatio via Old French.
Wikipedia
Vocation
A vocation (from Latin vocatio 'a call, summons') is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained, or qualified. People can be given information about a new occupation through student orientation. Though now often used in non-religious contexts, the meanings of the term originated in Christianity.
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vocation
A vocation is a strong inclination or calling toward a specific occupation or career, often linked with one's talents, passions, and sense of purpose. This term can also refer to the occupation itself, especially when it involves a significant amount of training or a formal qualification process. In religious context, a vocation can mean a divine call to undertake a certain career or service.
Webster Dictionary
Vocationnoun
a call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession
Vocationnoun
destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession
Vocationnoun
a calling by the will of God
Vocationnoun
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
Vocationnoun
a call to special religious work, as to the ministry
Etymology: [L. vocatio a bidding, invitation, fr. vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice: cf. F. vocation. See Vocal.]
Wikidata
Vocation
A vocation is an occupation to which a person is specially drawn or for which he or she is suited, trained, or qualified. Though now often used in non-religious contexts, the meanings of the term originated in Christianity.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Vocation
vō-kā′shun, n. call or act of calling: calling: occupation.—adj. Vocā′tional.—adv. Vocā′tionally. [L. vocatio—vocāre.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Vocation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Vocation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Vocation in a Sentence
For people in my state, outdoor recreation is not just an avocation -- it's a vocation. And that likely rings true for the Olympic athletes here today, our economy is going to depend on us getting it right on climate, and I am incredibly optimistic that we will do the right thing, whether we have to drag Washington there or not.
I'm a long time admirer of the Vice President, and frankly when it became clear that he was giving the race serious consideration, I just raised my hand, i made the choice a few years ago to mostly get out of politics as a vocation, other than as a volunteer for people and causes that I care about.
The test of a vocation is the love of the drudgery it involves.
This means the vocation of those who govern is to help the poor. We are all poor.
The least one can say of power is that a vocation for it is suspicious.
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- مهنةArabic
- povoláníCzech
- galwedigaethWelsh
- BerufungGerman
- حرفهPersian
- elämäntehtävä, kutsumus, ammattiFinnish
- vocationFrench
- dreuchdScottish Gaelic
- hivatásHungarian
- կոչում, հակումArmenian
- köllunIcelandic
- שְׁלִיחוּתHebrew
- 天職Japanese
- vocaçãoPortuguese
- chemare, predispoziție, ocupație, vocațieRomanian
- призваниеRussian
- kallSwedish
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