Career: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ผ
career
[ kษหrษชษ ]
job development
A person's progress or general course of action through life or through a distinct phase of life, as in some profession or occupation.
Synonyms
occupation, profession, vocation
Examples of usage
- Her career as a lawyer spanned over two decades.
- He decided to change careers and pursue his passion for photography.
Translations
Translations of the word "career" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carreira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Karriere
๐ฎ๐ฉ karier
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐั'ััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kariera
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใชใข
๐ซ๐ท carriรจre
๐ช๐ธ carrera
๐น๐ท kariyer
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ๋ ฅ (gyeonglyeok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kariรฉra
๐ธ๐ฐ kariรฉra
๐จ๐ณ ่ไธ (zhรญyรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ kariera
๐ฎ๐ธ ferill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝัะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karyera
๐ฒ๐ฝ carrera
Etymology
The word 'career' originated in the 16th century from the Middle French 'carriere', meaning 'racecourse'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to one's progression or course of action in life or in a specific profession. The concept of a career has become increasingly important in modern society as individuals seek meaningful and fulfilling work.
See also: care, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.