The meaning of CALLING is a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. How to use calling in a sentence.

CALLING definition: 1. a strong wish to do a job, usually one that is socially valuable: 2. a strong wish to do a job…. Learn more.

Definition of calling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

call•ing (ˈkɔ lɪŋ) n. 1. a vocation, profession, or trade. 2. a divine call or summons: a calling to the priesthood. 3. a strong impulse or inclination: an inner calling.

call•ing (kô′ ling), n. the act of a person or thing that calls. vocation, profession, or trade: What is your calling? a call or summons: He had a calling to join the church. a strong impulse or inclination: She …

A calling is a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people. He was a consultant physician, a serious man dedicated to his calling.

CALLING definition: the act of a person or thing that calls. See examples of calling used in a sentence.

There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun calling, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

calling meaning, definition, what is calling: a strong desire or feeling of duty to do...: Learn more.

He had always felt a calling to help others. He experienced a calling to enter the priesthood. For Mary, teaching wasn't a job, it was a calling. [= vocation]