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career definition

ca·reer (kə rir′)

noun

  1. Obsolete a racing course
  2. Archaic a swift course, as of the sun through the sky
  3. one's progress through life or in one's work
  4. a profession or occupation which one trains for and pursues as a lifework

Etymology: Fr carrière, road, racecourse < It carriera < VL carraria (via), carriage (road) < L carrus, car

adjective

pursuing a normally temporary activity as a lifework a career soldier

intransitive verb

to move at full speed; rush wildly
career Idioms

in full career

at full speed

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career Synonyms

career

n.

occupation, vocation, work, lifework; see job 1, profession 1.


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career Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pursue: Graduates may pursue careers in the public or private sector.

Preposition: in

  • journalism: If you're thinking of a career in journalism, I can't think of a better place to study than Sussex.

Adjective modifier

  • distinguished: Read a little about Canberra's distinguished career or take a look at the photo galleries.

Modifies a noun

  • progression: The framework shows how qualifications can be used to help with career progression.

Noun used with modifier

  • solo: Sandra later started a solo career with the Boys retaining their name.
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career quotes

Early in life,Duveen†noticed that Europe had plenty of art and America had plenty of money, and his entire astonishing career was the product of that simple observation.

-Behrman, S(amuel) N(athaniel)

A design career is a process of learning better and better what you know instinctively.

-Bellini, Mario

MCJOB: A low-pay, low-prestige, low-dignity, no-future job in the service sector. Frequently considered a satisfying career choice for people who have never held one.

-Coupland, Douglas

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