Meaning of 'calling'

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Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #122 "Synonyms for business and employment", question 8

Samantha truly believes that it is her ......... to become a doctor. She feels she was born for it.

(a) job
(b) calling
(c) engagement
(d) appointment

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #122 "Synonyms for business and employment", answer 8

Samantha truly believes that it is her calling to become a doctor. She feels she was born for it.

Correct answer: (b) calling

Your answer was: incorrect
Samantha truly believes that it is her job to become a doctor. She feels she was born for it.
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what is meaning of 'calling'?

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[Yankee]

Hi

The word calling can be used to talk about "a natural predisposition for a certain kind of work" or "an inner urge/impulse to do a certain kind of work."

Amy
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