calling

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Call Source: opted

2. n. The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attact the attention of, some one. Source: opted

3. n. A summoning or convocation, as of Parliament. Source: opted

4. n. A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called. Source: opted

5. n. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtaining an answer, as in legislative bodies. Source: opted

6. n. One's usual occupation, or employment; vocation; business; trade. Source: opted

7. n. The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment. Source: opted

8. n. Title; appellation; name. Source: opted

9. n. the particular occupation for which you are trained Source: wordnet

10. 1. The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attact the attention of, some one. 2. A summoning or convocation, as of Parliament. The frequent calling and meeting of Parlaiment. Macaulay. 3. A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called. Who hath . . . called us with an holy calling. 2 Tim. i. 9. Give diligence to make yior calling . . . sure. 2 Pet. i. 10. 4. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtaining an answer, as in legislative bodies. 5. One's usual occupation, or employment; vocation; business; trade. The humble calling of ter female parent. Thackeray. 6. The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment. To impose celibacy on wholy callings. Hammond. 7. Title; appellation; name. [Obs.] I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son His youngest son, and would not change that calling. Shak. Syn. -- Occupation; employment; business; trade; profession; office; engagement; vocation. Source: webster

11. j:30/n:70 n the particular occupation for which you are trained v assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to v ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality v get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone v utter a sudden loud cry v order, request, or command to come v pay a brief visit v call a meeting; invite or command to meet v read aloud to check for omissions or absentees v send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message v utter a characteristic note or cry v stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather v greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name v make a stop in a harbour v demand payment of (a loan) v make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands v give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance v indicate a decision in regard to v make a prediction about; tell in advance v require the presentation of for redemption before maturation v challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense v declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee v lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal v order or request or give a command for v order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role v utter in a loud voice or announce v challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of v consider or regard as being v rouse somebody from sleep with a call Source: ecdict

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