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employment

noun
ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

Meaning

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
the state of having a paid job or work

Example Sentences

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

The government is working to increase youth employment.

Example Expressions

full employment

Synonyms

Work, Occupation, job, work, occupation, profession, livelihood
Entry 1
Work, Occupation
Entry 2
job, work, occupation, profession, livelihood

Antonyms

Unemployment, Idleness, unemployment, idleness, joblessness
Entry 1
Unemployment, Idleness
Entry 2
unemployment, idleness, joblessness

Collocations

seek employment, find employment, employment opportunities, employment rate

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