Main Entry: em·ploy·ment

Pronunciation: \im-ˈplȯi-mənt\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : use, purpose
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>

synonyms see work