Clerical

usgb/ˈklerɪkl/
adjective

Related to work in an office, especially routine document work.

She was tired of her clerical job and left the company.
Visual representation of "clerical" - related to work in an office, especially routine document work

Often appears as...

  • clerical duties
  • clerical staff
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Office Work

Use 'clerical' to describe repetitive office tasks like filing or data entry.

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He handles the clerical work efficiently.
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Non-Management

'Clerical' often implies a position without managerial duties.

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Clerical staff usually report to a supervisor.
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