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employment

Pronunciation: [/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/]

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employment: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use employment in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “work”

(noun) the state of having paid work or a job. When someone has a job where they work for a company or organization.

Example

She found employment at a local bookstore.

Example

He was struggling to find employment after graduating.

Example

How long have you been seeking employment?

Context: “job market”

(noun) the number or percentage of people who are currently working. When we talk about the overall job opportunities available.

Example

The employment rate in the country has been steadily increasing.

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The employment rate dropped due to the economic downturn.

Example

What factors can influence the employment rate?

Context: “occupation”

(noun) a type of work or job that someone does. Refers to the specific role or profession a person is involved in.

Example

Teaching is a highly respected employment.

Example

He was not satisfied with his current employment.

Example

What is considered a stable employment?

How to pronounce employment

Pronunciation: [/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/]

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