career · noun C /kəˈrɪr/Full view
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)

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