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Meaning of 'Calling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Calling [ n.]
- The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attact the attention of, some one.
- A summoning or convocation, as of Parliament.
- A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called.
- 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.
- One's usual occupation, or employment; vocation; business; trade.
- The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment.
- Title; appellation; name.
2 . Calling [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Call

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