paperwork
Pronunciation: [ˈpeɪpɚˌwɝk]
Word
Context: “administration”
(noun) a lot of documents, forms, or records that need to be filled out and organized. Paperwork is what you do when you fill in information on papers for school, work, or other important things.
Example
I finished all my paperwork for the new job application.
Example
I don’t want to do all this paperwork; it feels like a huge waste of time.
Example
Have you completed your paperwork for the trip yet?
Context: “legal”
(noun) the official documents needed for legal purposes. This can include contracts, agreements, or any other papers that help prove something is right or legal.
Example
The lawyer said that all the paperwork for the house sale is ready.
Example
Without proper paperwork, we cannot finalize the adoption.
Example
What paperwork do we need to bring to the court?
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