Meaning Of Calling

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Call

n.

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

n.

A summoning or convocation, as of Parliament.

n.

A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called.

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.

n.

One's usual occupation, or employment; vocation; business; trade.

n.

The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment.

n.

Title; appellation; name.