calling

[kaw-ling]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that calls.

2. vocation, profession, or trade.

   What is your calling?

   Synonyms: field, specialty, forte, province, mission

3. a call or summons.

   He had a calling to join the church.

4. a strong impulse or inclination.

   She did it in response to an inner calling.

5. a convocation.

   the calling of Congress.

calling

/ ˈkɔːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a strong inner urge to follow an occupation, etc; vocation

2. an occupation, profession, or trade

Word History and Origins

Origin of calling¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; call, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Right-wing commentators and student activists have labeled Bray “Dr. Antifa” and circulated petitions calling for his dismissal, saying that his presence “puts conservative students at risk.”

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He used the case as an opportunity to weigh the death penalty, calling in experts to describe the workings of the guillotine in grisly detail.

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In the past, U.K. officials have been less nervous about calling out Chinese actions.

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Worries about airport delays have been a focal point in US media in recent days, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reporting an uptick in key airport workers calling in sick, causing delays.

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While it’s true that this segment has lost some market share in recent quarters, analysts are calling for 3% growth next year as Dell benefits from an upgrade cycle that incorporates high-performance AI.

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