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A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation.
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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.
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A path or course, as of the sun through the heavens.
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Speed: "My hasting days fly on with full career” ( John Milton).
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Doing what one does as a permanent occupation or lifework: career diplomats; a career criminal.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.