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    Career

    /kəˈrɪr/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    An occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.
    She decided to pursue a career in medicine after volunteering at the local hospital.
    A course of professional life or employment.
    He has had a successful career in marketing, working for several top companies.
    A period of time spent in a certain profession or occupation.
    After a long career in education, she plans to retire next year.
    An individual's progress in a specific field or profession.
    Networking is essential for advancing your career in the competitive tech industry.
    The general pathway of a person's working life.
    He hopes to build a career in environmental science, focusing on sustainability.

    Etymology

    From Middle French carrière, meaning 'racecourse, career', from Latin carraria, from carrus 'car, cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    career path
    The progression of jobs and roles that one pursues in their working life.
    career change
    The process of moving from one profession to another.
    career advancement
    The process of moving up in one's job or profession.

    Related Words

    profession
    A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
    employment
    The condition of having paid work.
    job
    A paid position of regular employment.

    Slang Meanings

    Climbing the ladder
    He's really good at climbing the ladder in his career.
    Career-driven
    She's very career-driven and puts her job above everything else.