paperwork - Definition from the BUSINESS topic - BUSINESS

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paperwork
noun

pa‧per‧work See pronunciation table in "How to use dictionary" pages

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[uncountable]

1BBO work such as writing letters or reports, which must be done but is not very interesting:

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Police work involves so much paperwork these days.

2BSCL the documents that you need for a business deal, a journey etc:

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I'm leaving the solicitors to sort out the paperwork.

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