paperwork

[ˈpeɪpəwɜːrk]

paperwork Definition

the work of dealing with documents and forms.

Using paperwork: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paperwork" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I spent the whole day doing paperwork.

  • Example

    The new job requires a lot of paperwork.

  • Example

    She hates dealing with paperwork.

paperwork Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for paperwork

Phrases with paperwork

  • a large amount of paperwork that needs to be dealt with

    Example

    I have a mountain of paperwork to do before the end of the week.

  • to complete forms or documents with required information

    Example

    Before starting the job, you need to fill out some paperwork.

  • to organize and store documents and forms for future reference

    Example

    Make sure to file all the paperwork properly so that we can find it later.

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Summary: paperwork in Brief

'Paperwork' [ˈpeɪpəwɜːrk] refers to the work of dealing with documents and forms. It is often associated with tedious tasks and bureaucratic processes, as in 'The new job requires a lot of paperwork.' Common phrases include 'mountain of paperwork,' 'fill out paperwork,' and 'file paperwork.'

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