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paperwork

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpeɪpərwɜrk/ · UK /ˈpeɪpəwɜːk/

paperwork means: Work that involves filling in forms or preparing and checking documents.

noun

DOCUMENT WORKB1

Work that involves filling in forms or preparing and checking documents.

  • I have some paperwork to finish.
  • Buying a house involves a lot of paperwork.
  • She spent the morning doing paperwork.

Similar words: administration

Common phrases: do paperwork, complete the paperwork

PRISON RECORDSC2

Legal documents showing a prisoner’s crimes and history.

  • Other inmates wanted to see his paperwork.
  • His paperwork listed the charges against him.
  • Someone checked the new prisoner’s paperwork.

Similar words: criminal records

Common phrases: bad paperwork, check someone’s paperwork

Questions about paperwork

What does paperwork mean?

Work that involves filling in forms or preparing and checking documents.

What is paperwork in other languages?

Türkçe: evrak işleri · Español: papeleo · Français: paperasse · Deutsch: Papierkram · Italiano: pratiche burocratiche · 日本語: 書類仕事

How do you pronounce paperwork?

In American English /ˈpeɪpərwɜrk/; in British English /ˈpeɪpəwɜːk/.

How do you use paperwork in a sentence?

I have some paperwork to finish. Buying a house involves a lot of paperwork.

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