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Definition of "career" []
- A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation. (noun)
- The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements: an officer with a distinguished career; a teacher in the midst of a long career. (noun)
- A path or course, as of the sun through the heavens. (noun)
- Speed: "My hasting days fly on with full career” ( John Milton). (noun)
- Doing what one does as a permanent occupation or lifework: career diplomats; a career criminal. (adjective)
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Use "career" in a sentence
- "I know that when I'm advising students, and they are fretting about career choices, and I ask them, what do you *want* to do with your life -- what do you think will make you happy, most of them, I'd say maybe 70% of them, give me this blank stare: as if *happiness* and *career* could have nothing to do with each other."
- "I have a warm interest in your happiness and career -- yes, _career_ -- I repeat the word."
- "Madrid Number 9 Youth career 19931995 Andorinha 19951997 Nacional 19972001 Sporting CP Senior career* Years Team Apps ‡ (Gls) ‡ 20012003 Sporting CP 25 (3) 20032009 Manchester United 196"