#line_of_work__occupation__business__job__line the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"
supertype: #activity any specific activity or pursuit; "they avoided all recreational activity"
subtype: #sport the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
subtype: #professional_boxing boxing for money
subtype: #professional_wrestling wrestling for money
subtype: #professional_golf playing golf for money
subtype: #professional_football playing football for money
subtype: #professional_baseball playing baseball for money
subtype: #professional_basketball playing basketball for money
subtype: #professional_tennis playing tennis for money
subtype: #farming__land working the land as an occupation or way of life; "farming is a strenuous life"; "there's no work on the land any more"
subtype: #biz__game informal terms for your occupation; "he's in the plumbing game"; "she's in show biz"
subtype: #career__calling__vocation the particular occupation for which you are trained
subtype: #work_specialty__specialty__specialization__specialisation__speciality__specialism the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology"
subtype: #lifework the principal work of your career
subtype: #walk_of_life__walk careers in general; "it happens in all walks of life"
subtype: #business_life__professional_life a career in industrial or commercial or professional activities
subtype: #employment__work the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work"
subtype: #coaching_job__coaching the job of a professional coach
subtype: #engagement__booking employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings throughout the summer"
subtype: #gig a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey"
subtype: #seafaring__navigation__sailing the work of a sailor
subtype: #cabotage navigation in costal waters
subtype: #workload work that a person is expected to do in a specified time
subtype: #case_load the number of cases handled in a given period of time (as by a court or agency)
subtype: #piecework work paid for according to the quantity produced
subtype: #service.employment employment in or work for another; "he retired after 30 years of service"
subtype: #telecommuting__teleworking employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem
subtype: #services performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"
subtype: #public_service employment within a government system (especially in civil service)
subtype: #minister.job (British) the job of a head of a government department
subtype: #cabinet_minister.job__cabinetminister (British) the job of a senior minister who is a member of the British cabinet
subtype: #appointment.line_of_work the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed; "he applied for an appointment in the treasury"
subtype: #berth__position__post__office__spot__place__situation a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
subtype: #academicianship the position of member of an honorary academy
subtype: #accountantship the position of accountant
subtype: #admiralty the office of admiral
subtype: #ambassadorship the post of ambassador
subtype: #apostleship the position of apostle
subtype: #apprenticeship the position of apprentice
subtype: #attorneyship the position of attorney
subtype: #bailiffship the office of bailiff
subtype: #bishopry the office of bishop
subtype: #cadetship the position of cadet
subtype: #caliphate the office of a caliph
subtype: #captainship__captaincy the post of captain
subtype: #cardinalship the office of cardinal
subtype: #chairmanship the position of chairman
subtype: #chancellorship the office of chancellor
subtype: #chaplaincy__chaplainship the position of chaplain
subtype: #chieftaincy the position of chieftain
subtype: #clerkship the job of clerk
subtype: #commandership the position of commander
subtype: #comptrollership the position of comptroller
subtype: #consulship the post of consul
subtype: #controllership the position of controller
subtype: #councillorship__councilorship the position of council member
subtype: #counselorship__counsellorship the position of counselor
subtype: #curacy the position of a curate
subtype: #curatorship the position of curator
subtype: #custodianship the position of custodian
subtype: #deanship__deanery the position or office of a dean
subtype: #directorship the position of a director of a business concern
subtype: #discipleship the position of disciple
subtype: #editorship the position of editor
subtype: #eldership the office of elder
subtype: #emirate the office of an emir
subtype: #foremanship the position of foreman
subtype: #generalship the office of general
subtype: #governorship the office of governor
subtype: #headship the position of head
subtype: #headship.berth (British) the position of headmaster or headmistress
subtype: #headmastership the position of headmaster
subtype: #headmistressship the position of headmistress
subtype: #hot_seat__hotseat a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism
subtype: #incumbency the office of an incumbent
subtype: #inspectorship the office of inspector
subtype: #instructorship the position of instructor
subtype: #internship the position of intern
subtype: #judgship__judgeship__judicature the position of judge
subtype: #lectureship the post of lecturer
subtype: #legateship__legation the post or office of legate
subtype: #legislatorship the office of legislator
subtype: #librarianship the position of librarian
subtype: #lieutenancy the position of a lieutenant
subtype: #magistracy the position of magistrate
subtype: #managership the position of manager
subtype: #marshalship the post of marshall
subtype: #mastership the position of master
subtype: #mayoralty the position of mayor
subtype: #messiahship the position of messiah
subtype: #moderatorship the position of moderator
subtype: #overlordship the position of overlord
subtype: #pastorship__pastorate the position of pastor
subtype: #praetorship the office of praetor
subtype: #precentorship the position of precentor
subtype: #preceptorship the position of preceptor
subtype: #prefecture the office of prefect
subtype: #prelacy__prelature the office or station of a prelate
subtype: #premiership the office of premier
subtype: #presidentship__presidency the office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time"
subtype: #President__President_of_the_United_States__Chief_Executive the office of the US head of state; "a President is elected every four years"
subtype: #primateship the office of primate
subtype: #principalship the post of principal
subtype: #priorship the office of prior
subtype: #proconsulship__proconsulate the position of proconsul
subtype: #proctorship the position of proctor
subtype: #professorship__chair the position of professor
subtype: #protectorship the position of protector
subtype: #receivership the office of a receiver
subtype: #regency the office of a regent
subtype: #rulership the position of ruler
subtype: #secretaryship the position of secretary
subtype: #Attorney_General_of_the_United_States__Attorney_General the position of the head of the Justice Department and the chief law enforcement officer of the United States; "the post of Attorney General was created in 1789"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Agriculture__Agriculture_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Agriculture; "the post of Secretary of Agriculture was established in 1889"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Commerce__Commerce_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Commerce; "the position of Commerce Secretary was created in 1913"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Defense__Defense_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Defense; "the position of Defense Secretary was created in 1947"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Education__Education_Secretary the position of the head of the Education Department; "the post of Education Secretary was created in 1979"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Energy__Energy_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Energy; "the post of Energy Secretary was created in 1977"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Health_and_Human_Services the position of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services; "the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services was created by Congress in 1979"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Housing_and_Urban_Development the position of the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; "the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was created in 1966"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Labor__Labor_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Labor; "the post of Labor Secretary was created in 1913"
subtype: #Secretary_of_State the position of the head of the State Department; "the position of Secretary of State was established in 1789"
subtype: #Secretary_of_the_Interior__Interior_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of the Interior; "the position of Interior Secretary was created in 1849"
subtype: #Secretary_of_the_Treasury__Treasury_Secretary the position of the head of the Treasury Department; "the position of Treasury Secretary was created in 1789"
subtype: #Secretary_of_Transportation__Transportation_Secretary the position of the head of the Department of Transportation; "the post of Transportation Secretary was created in 1966
subtype: #Secretary_of_Veterans_Affairs the position of the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs; "the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs was created in 1989"
subtype: #Secretary_of_War__War_Secretary head of a former executive department; combined with the Navy Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947
subtype: #Secretary_of_the_Navy__Navy_Secretary head of a former executive department; combined with the War Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947
subtype: #Secretary_of_Commerce_and_Labor head of a former executive department created in 1903 and divided into two departments in 1913
subtype: #Secretary_of_Health_Education_and_Welfare head of a former executive department created in 1953 and divided into two departments in 1979
subtype: #senatorship the office of senator
subtype: #sinecure an office that involves minimal duties
subtype: #solicitorship the position of solicitor
subtype: #speakership the position of speaker
subtype: #stewardship the position of steward
subtype: #studentship the position of student
subtype: #teachership the position of teacher
subtype: #thaneship the position of thane
subtype: #throne the position and power of one who occupies a throne
subtype: #treasurership the position of treasurer
subtype: #tribuneship the position of tribune
subtype: #viceroyship the position of viceroy
subtype: #viziership the position of vizier
subtype: #wardenship the position of warden
subtype: #wardership the position of warder
subtype: #treadmill.line_of_work__salt_mine a job involving drudgery and confinement
subtype: #trade.line_of_work__craft the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
subtype: #airplane_mechanics the craft of building and repairing airplanes
subtype: #auto_mechanics the craft of building and repairing automobiles
subtype: #basketry the craft of basket making
subtype: #bookbinding the craft of binding books
subtype: #carpentry__woodworking__woodwork the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
subtype: #cabinetry__cabinetwork the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality)
subtype: #cabinetmaking__joinery the craft of a joiner
subtype: #drafting.trade__mechanical_drawing the craft of drawing blueprints
subtype: #dressmaking the craft of making dresses
subtype: #couture high fashion designing and dressmaking
subtype: #electrical_work the craft of an electrician
subtype: #interior_decoration__interior_design the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior
subtype: #lighting the craft of providing artificial light; "an interior decorator must understand lighting"
subtype: #masonry the craft of a mason
subtype: #bricklaying the craft of laying bricks
subtype: #house_painting__housepainting__painting the occupation of a house painter; "house painting was the only craft he knew"
subtype: #piloting__pilotage the occupation of a pilot
subtype: #plumbing__plumbery the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)
subtype: #pottery the craft of making earthenware
subtype: #pyrotechny__pyrotechnics the craft of making fireworks
subtype: #shoemaking__shoe_repairing__cobbling the shoemaker's trade
subtype: #roofing the craft of a roofer
subtype: #slating the act of laying slates for a roof
subtype: #sheet-metal_work__sheetmetalwork the craft of doing sheet metal work (as in ventilation systems)
subtype: #shingling the laying on of shingles; "shingling is a draft very different from carpentry"
subtype: #tailoring the occupation of a tailor
subtype: #tool-and-die_work the craft of making special tools and dies
subtype: #typography the craft of composing type and printing from it
subtype: #undertaking the trade of an funeral director
subtype: #upholstery the craft of upholstering
subtype: #winemaking the craft and science of making wine
subtype: #profession an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
subtype: #learned_profession__learnedprofession one of the three professions traditionally believed to require advanced learning and high principles
subtype: #practice_of_law__law the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system; "he studied law at Yale"
subtype: #practice_of_medicine__medicine the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"
subtype: #preventive_medicine the branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease; "the medical establishment doesn't profit from preventive medicine"
subtype: #alternative_medicine__alternativemedicine__complementarymedicine the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve self-awareness
subtype: #theology the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary); "he studied theology at Oxford"
subtype: #literature.profession the profession or art of a writer; "her place in literature is secure"
subtype: #architecture the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect
subtype: #education the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university)
subtype: #pedagogy__teaching__instruction the profession of a teacher; "he prepared for teaching while still in college"; "pedagogy is recognized as an important profession"
subtype: #catechesis oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
subtype: #catechetical_instruction teaching religious principles by questions and answers
subtype: #language_teaching teaching people to speak and understand a foreign language
subtype: #teaching_reading teaching beginners to read
subtype: #phonics__phonic teaching reading by training beginners to associate letters with their sound values
subtype: #whole-word_method teaching reading by training beginners to associate printed words with spoken words
subtype: #schooling the act of teaching at school
subtype: #indoctrination teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically
subtype: #brainwashing forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
subtype: #inculcation__ingraining__instilling teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
subtype: #tutorship__tutelage__tuition teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
subtype: #lesson a unit of instruction; "he took driving lessons"
subtype: #language_lesson a period of instruction learning a language
subtype: #French_lesson instruction in the French language
subtype: #German_lesson instruction in the German language
subtype: #Hebrew_lesson instruction in the Hebrew language
subtype: #dance_lesson__dancelesson a lesson in dancing
subtype: #music_lesson__musiclesson a lesson in performing music
subtype: #piano_lesson__pianolesson a lesson in playing the piano
subtype: #violin_lesson a less in playing the violin
subtype: #tennis_lesson a lesson in playing tennis
subtype: #golf_lesson a lesson in playing gold
subtype: #sleep-learning__sleeplearning__hypnopedia teaching during sleep (as by suing recordings to teach a foreign language to someone who is asleep)
subtype: #spoonfeeding teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thought
subtype: #lecturing__lecture teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
subtype: #talk a act of giving a talk to an audience; "I attended an interesting talk on local history"
subtype: #chalk_talk__chalktalk a talk that uses a blackboard and chalk
subtype: #journalism the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media
subtype: #newspapering journalism practiced for the newspapers
subtype: #politics the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
subtype: #technology__engineering the practical application of science to commerce or industry
subtype: #aeronautical_engineering the activity of designing and constructing aircraft
subtype: #automotive_technology__automotive_engineering the activity of designing and constructing automobiles
subtype: #chemical_engineering the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
subtype: #communications_technology the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
subtype: #digital_communications_technology the design and construction of communications technology that transmits information in digital form
subtype: #computer_technology the activity of designing and constructing and programming computers
subtype: #rail_technology__railroading the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
subtype: #magnetic_levitation high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction
subtype: #metier__medium an occupation for which you are especially well suited; "in law he found his true metier"
subtype: #accountancy__accounting the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
subtype: #cost_accounting keeping account of the costs of items in production
subtype: #costing (British) cost accounting
subtype: #bookkeeping__clerking the activity of recording business transactions
subtype: #single_entry__single-entry_bookkeeping a simple bookkeeping system; transactions are entered in only one account
subtype: #double_entry__double-entry_bookkeeping bookkeeper debits the transaction to one account and credits it to another
subtype: #inventory_accounting__inventoryaccounting accounting that controls and evaluates inventory
subtype: #inventory_control__inventorycontrol supervision of the supply and storage and accessibility of items in order to insure an adequate supply without excessive oversupply
subtype: #FIFO.inventory_accounting__fifo__first_in_first_out inventory accounting in which the oldest items (those first acquired) are assumed to be the first sold
subtype: #LIFO.inventory_accounting__lifo__last_in_first_out inventory accounting in which the most recently acquired items are assumed to be the first sold
subtype: #photography.line_of_work the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies
subtype: #catering providing food and services
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