paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
ˈpā-pər-ˌwərk 
: routine clerical or recordkeeping work often incidental to a more important task
Examples of paperwork in a Sentence
She failed to file the paperwork on time.
The lawyer had us fill in the paperwork for the mortgage.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The difference is that everyone shows up with their own paperwork.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Ask each guest to bring their own materials, whether that means a laptop, paperwork or a stack of forms.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
These experiences have shown me that immigration decisions are rarely just about paperwork.
—
Ammcise Apply,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paperwork
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“Paperwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperwork. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
-ˌwərk
: routine office or record-keeping work
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