paperwork — routine work involving written documents such as forms, records, or letters
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: routine work involving written documents such as forms, records, or letters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪpərwɜːrk/
Example Sentences
- The doctor's appointment took 5 minutes, but the paperwork took an hour!
- She hired an assistant to help with all the paperwork.
- Before digital systems, banks drowned in paperwork like ships in a paper ocean.
paperwork
NOUN[/ˈpeɪpərwɜːrk/]
routine work involving written documents such as forms, records, or letters
Drowning in office documents
Paperwork flows through teamwork and network!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Paperwork emerged as a compound word in the 1950s, combining 'paper' (the material) and 'work' (labor or tasks). The term developed alongside modern office culture to describe administrative duties involving written documents.
Breakdown
paper (written documents on sheets) + work (labor, tasks) = administrative duties and documentation requirements.
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📝Examples
“The doctor's appointment took 5 minutes, but the paperwork took an hour!”
“She hired an assistant to help with all the paperwork.”
“Before digital systems, banks drowned in paperwork like ships in a paper ocean.”
“The visa application requires extensive paperwork.”
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