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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Robinson was later filling out some paperwork when his vision started getting blurry.
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
Deficiencies flagged in paperwork for County Board candidates Three districts could see a face-off between the supervisory incumbent and their opponent.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Some no longer met income eligibility requirements, but the vast majority were booted because of paperwork problems, such as people missing the deadline, state documents going to outdated addresses, or system errors.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 8 June 2024
Kaul filed felony forgery charges against two attorneys and an aide who submitted paperwork falsely saying that former President Donald Trump had won the battleground state in 2020.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
Deficiencies flagged in paperwork for County Board candidates Three districts could see a face-off between the supervisory incumbent and their opponent.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Some no longer met income eligibility requirements, but the vast majority were booted because of paperwork problems, such as people missing the deadline, state documents going to outdated addresses, or system errors.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 8 June 2024
Kaul filed felony forgery charges against two attorneys and an aide who submitted paperwork falsely saying that former President Donald Trump had won the battleground state in 2020.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2024
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“Paperwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperwork. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.
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paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
-ˌwərk
: routine office or record-keeping work
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