paperwork

[pey-per-wurk] / ˈpeɪ pərˌwɜrk /

NOUN

office work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

filing

STRONG

administration typing

WEAK

desk work inside work

Example Sentences

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The mother had previously submitted paperwork to the elementary school and district expressing clearly that her son was not permitted to participate in pool activities, the complaint states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

When Jovan Granado-Gomez completed paperwork for his new job, he carried out an act of protest by checking off one box.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"We had the reports and the paperwork, but actual items from the disaster simply weren't there."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They avoid anything official at all costs, anything that involves paperwork.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Cops hand us paperwork, asking us to sign.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon