Calling
Calling noun - The activity by which one regularly makes a living.
Usage example: I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist
Field is a synonym for calling in profession topic. In some cases you can use "Field" instead a noun "Calling".
Field
Field noun - A small area of usually open land.
Calling is a synonym for field in study topic. Sometimes you can use "Calling" instead a noun "Field", if it concerns topics such as profession.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Even economists themselves acknowledge this negative view of their profession, calling their field of study "the dismal science".
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Never Live It Down: In-universe - In an early book, Jay decides to do some mild field work on his own instead of calling the proper agency, figuring it didn't sound like a big deal.
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Irony: Ford regularly puts Susan down, calling her a secretary and unsuited for field work.
Source: Film / Spy
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