Paperwork

usgb/ˈpeɪpərwɜːrk/
noun

Writing, reading or dealing with documents that are needed for official or business purposes.

I still have a lot of paperwork to finish for my taxes.
Visual representation of "paperwork" - Writing, reading or dealing with documents that are needed for official or business purposes.

Often appears as...

  • handle the paperwork
  • complete the paperwork
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Official Context

Used when referring to formal or legal tasks that involve organizing or completing documents.

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The company merger requires extensive paperwork before it's finalized.
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Time Consuming

Often suggests a task that takes a lot of time and may be seen as tedious.

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Setting up a new business involves a lot of paperwork.
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Bureaucratic Nature

Can imply frustration with the amount or complexity of documents required by organizations or governments.

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The visa application was delayed due to excessive paperwork.
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