clerical (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈklerɪkəl/

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the work done by a clerk, typically involving administrative and office tasks such as writing, filing, and managing correspondence.

Examples

• She found a clerical position at a local law firm.

• His job involved a lot of clerical work, including data entry and scheduling.

• The company is hiring for several clerical support roles.

Synonyms of clerical

Words with a similar meaning to clerical:

• administrative
• secretarial
• office-based
• paper-pushing

Antonyms of clerical

Words with the opposite meaning to clerical:

• managerial
• executive
• manual

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