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vocation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ · UK /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/

vocation means: A type of work that suits your abilities or that you are trained to do.

noun

SUITABLE OCCUPATIONB2

A type of work that suits your abilities or that you are trained to do.

  • Teaching became her vocation.
  • He trained for a vocation in nursing.
  • She found her vocation as a carpenter.

How to use it: a vocation as something (He pursued a vocation as a teacher.); a vocation in something (She chose a vocation in healthcare.)

Similar words: occupation, profession, calling

Common phrases: choose a vocation, pursue a vocation, vocation as something

Questions about vocation

What does vocation mean?

A type of work that suits your abilities or that you are trained to do.

What is vocation in other languages?

Türkçe: meslek · Español: vocación · Français: vocation · Deutsch: Beruf · Italiano: vocazione · 日本語: 職業

How do you pronounce vocation?

In American English /voʊˈkeɪʃən/; in British English /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use vocation in a sentence?

Teaching became her vocation. He trained for a vocation in nursing.

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