Definitions for vocation
voʊˈkeɪ ʃənvo·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. career, calling, vocationnoun

   the particular occupation for which you are trained

2. occupational group, vocationnoun

   a body of people doing the same kind of work

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. vocationnoun

   an inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling

2. vocationnoun

   an occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified

3. Etymology: From Latin vocatio via Old French.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Vocationnoun

   a call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession

2. Vocationnoun

   destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession

3. Vocationnoun

   a calling by the will of God

4. 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

5. Vocationnoun

   a call to special religious work, as to the ministry

6. Etymology: [L. vocatio a bidding, invitation, fr. vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice: cf. F. vocation. See Vocal.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:1.3 / 3 votes

1. Vocation

   vō-kā′shun, n. call or act of calling: calling: occupation.—adj. Vocā′tional.—adv. Vocā′tionally. [L. vocatio—vocāre.]

Matched Categories

1. • Body
   • Occupation

How to pronounce vocation?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vocation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vocation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of vocation in a Sentence

1. Henry Stern:

   Teachers are the original job creators. The teaching profession is critical to California’s economic success and impacts every vocation and profession in the state, sB 807 addresses the immediate teacher shortage and sends a loud and clear message across the state and nation : California values teachers. We will help train you and we want you to stay in the classroom.

2. Ghislaine Maxwell:

   Jenna, maxwell suggested that Virginia meet [Epstein] to apply for the job. Virginia was skeptical, pointing out that she didn’t have the proper training. But Maxwell assured her that she could learn on the job, noting that it looked as if Virginia was serious about her vocation—based on all the sticky notes she could see poking out of the anatomy book in her hands. She gave Virginia her address and phone number. ‘Why don’t you come by after work?’ Maxwell left, with a cheery, almost motherly goodbye.

3. Albert Camus:

   When you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face of a beloved person, you know that a man can have no vocation but to awaken that light on the faces surrounding him. In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.

4. Michael Bennet:

   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.

5. Marie Yovanovitch:

   We are professionals, public servants who by vocation and training pursue the policies of the President, regardless of who holds that office or what party they affiliate with, we are people who repeatedly uproot Foreign Service officers lives, who risk -- and sometimes give -- Foreign Service officers lives for this country.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vocation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vocation
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocation
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=vocation
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=vocation