career · noun C /kəˈrɪr/
career (JOB)
B1 the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money
Dictionary examples:
He hasn't yet chosen a career.
a successful career in marketing
What are the career prospects?
Learner example:
I think it's important to learn English for my career in the future. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Swiss German)
career (TIME)
C2 the time that you spend doing a particular job
Dictionary example:
She began her acting career in TV commercials.
Learner example:
His tennis career was only a small introduction to his business career. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)