n. The act of one who calls; a crying aloud, esp. in order to summon, or to attact the attention of, some one.n. A summoning or convocation, as of Parliament.n. A divine summons or invitation; also, the state of being divinely called.n. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtaining an answer, as in legislative bodies.n. One's usual occupation, or employment; vocation; business; trade.n. The persons, collectively, engaged in any particular professions or employment.n. Title; appellation; name.