1
: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence
2
: the vocation or profession in which one customarily engages
3
: the characteristic cry of a female cat in heat
also
: the period of heat
Synonyms
Examples of calling in a Sentence
He had always felt a calling to help others.
He experienced a calling to enter the priesthood.
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Other positive features such as offering calling or SMS in plans, providing strong customer support, the ability to share data with others, and unlimited data plans were also taken into consideration.
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Telfer’s femininity was under constant attack growing up, but her athleticism became a shield against slurs, name calling, and threats of violence—from school bullies and family members alike.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 31 July 2024
Meanwhile, Biden’s decision incensed Republicans who have been enjoying his flailing polling numbers, with some calling on him to resign immediately and painting Sunday’s announcement as an invalidation of the voters who put him in office three years ago.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2024
New cars all come with a display to hook up your phone for navigation, music control, phone calling, and more.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 10 July 2024
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Telfer’s femininity was under constant attack growing up, but her athleticism became a shield against slurs, name calling, and threats of violence—from school bullies and family members alike.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 31 July 2024
Meanwhile, Biden’s decision incensed Republicans who have been enjoying his flailing polling numbers, with some calling on him to resign immediately and painting Sunday’s announcement as an invalidation of the voters who put him in office three years ago.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2024
New cars all come with a display to hook up your phone for navigation, music control, phone calling, and more.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 10 July 2024
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“Calling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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calling
noun
call·ing
ˈkȯ-liŋ 
Medical Definition
calling
noun
call·ing
ˈkȯ-liŋ
: the characteristic cry of a female cat in heat
also
: the period of heat
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