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vocation

/vəʊˈkeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण वोकेशन

(जीवन का) बुलावा, स्वाभाविक रुचि का कार्य

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noun
  1. 1

    [C] ~ (for sth)

    a type of work or way of life that you believe is especially suitable for you

    (जीवन का) बुलावा, स्वाभाविक रुचि का कार्य

    • Radhika found her true vocation in teaching.
    • Nursing is not just a job; it is a vocation.

    Synonyms calling mission purpose

  2. 2

    [C, U]

    a belief that you have been chosen by God to be a priest, nun or religious teacher

    (धार्मिक जीवन के लिए) ईश्वरीय बुलावा

    • He felt he had a vocation for the priesthood.

    Synonyms calling

  3. 3

    [C] formal

    a type of work that you do as a career

    पेशा, व्यवसाय, वृत्ति

    • She has chosen medicine as her vocation.

    Synonyms profession career occupation trade métier

◇Word family
vocational adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

calling mission purpose profession career occupation trade métier

?Which word?

Do not confuse vocation (a calling or career) and vacation (a holiday, especially in American English).

Vocation (जीवन का बुलावा या पेशा) और vacation (छुट्टी, विशेषकर American English में) में confuse मत कीजिए।

§Grammar and usage

Usage: the adjective vocational means preparing you for a particular job, as in 'vocational training'.

Usage में adjective vocational का अर्थ है किसी विशेष नौकरी के लिए तैयार करने वाला, जैसे 'vocational training'।