The career
Example: The career develops over time with experience gained
Definition
"The career" refers to the sequence of professional jobs or occupations that a person undertakes throughout their life, often marked by progression or development in skills, responsibilities, and achievements over time.
Etymology
The word "career" originates from the Latin word 'carraria,' meaning 'road for vehicles,' which evolved through Old French to signify a course or racecourse. Over time, "career" came to metaphorically represent one's path or progression through life or work.
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"The career" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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