English · Work & Business
career
/kəˈrɪər/
[/kəˈrɪər/]
professional life path
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The series of jobs or progress a person makes in a particular type of work over their working life.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine after studying hard for many years at university.
She built a successful career in medicine after studying hard for many years at university.
Etymology
From French 'carrière' (racecourse), from Latin 'carraria' (road for vehicles), via 'carrus' (wagon).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe long-term professional development and ambitions.