employment
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noun \im-ˈplȯi-mənt\Definition of EMPLOYMENT
2
a : activity in which one engages or is employed <seeking gainful employment> b : an instance of such activity
3
: the act of employing : the state of being employed <employment of a pen in sketching>
See Examples of EMPLOYMENT
- laws that have encouraged the employment of women
- I've been looking for employment in the machine trade.
- The new factory should provide employment for hundreds of workers.
- unskilled workers trying to find paid employment
- She hopes to find employment as a teacher.
- The magazine did well during the course of her employment as editor.
- Employment is at an all-time high in this part of the state.
- The city is faced with inadequate housing and a lack of employment.
First Known Use of EMPLOYMENT
15th century
Related to EMPLOYMENT
- Antonyms
- joblessness, nonemployment, unemployment
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