Looking for the meaning of the word CAREER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAREER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Career
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (denoting a road or racecourse): from French carrière, from Italian carriera, based on Latin carrus ‘wheeled vehicle’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
Short Definition:occupation
Examples:- he seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his father
Word: Career
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
Short Definition:move in uncontrolled way
Examples:- the coach careered across the road and went through a hedge
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