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clerk

Pronunciation: [klɜrk]

Word

Context: "workplace"

(noun) a clerk is a person who helps with paperwork and keeps track of things in an office or store. They do tasks like filing, answering phones, and helping customers.

Example

The clerk at the store helped me find the book I wanted.

Example

There wasn't a clerk available to assist customers when I arrived.

Example

What tasks does the clerk do at your office?

Context: "legal"

(noun) a clerk can also refer to a person who works in a court, helping judges by organizing files and writing down what happens in court.

Example

The court clerk recorded all the details of the trial.

Example

The judge said the clerk was not prepared for the hearing.

Example

How does the clerk assist the judge during trials?

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