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Definition career in American English

career noun

[countable] noun
/kəˈrɪr/

▪ brilliant, checkered, distinguished, glittering, promising, successful, varied

1

a job or series of related jobs that you do, especially a profession that you spend a lot of your working life in

Example

Choosing a career can be a very difficult decision.

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the problems of combining a career and a family

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a career in computer science

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He has just started out on a career as a photographer.

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Rosen had decided on an academic career.

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Only 20 percent of the students intend to pursue careers as engineers in industry.

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young graduates looking to make a career out of teaching

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the financial scandal that ruined her career

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He subsequently enjoyed a distinguished career in the diplomatic service.

1.1

the time when a sports player, entertainer, or artist is active or working

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the biggest fight of his career

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She played more than 800 games in a career spanning 20 years.

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the injury that ended his playing career

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The 25-year-old actress is now launching her career over here.

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In 1999 Mackay was at the peak of her show business career.

1.2

connected with someone's career

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a good career choice

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He felt like a career change and went into teaching.

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a job with excellent career prospects

Definition career in American English