paperwork

B2 Topic:Law & Government
US /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/
noun Freq #3973

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The routine writing and handling of documents, forms, and reports.

    I have a lot of paperwork to finish before the deadline.

  2. 2
    noun

    The documents themselves that are needed for an official process.

    Please bring all your paperwork to the appointment.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
administrativiaadministrivia
Word family
Related forms paperworks

Etymology

From paper + work.

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