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clerical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklɛrɪkəl/ · UK /ˈklerɪkəl/

clerical means: Connected with office tasks such as keeping records, typing, and organizing papers.

adjective

OFFICE WORKB2

Connected with office tasks such as keeping records, typing, and organizing papers.

  • She does clerical work.
  • A clerical error delayed our payment.
  • The company needs someone with strong clerical skills.

Similar words: administrative

Common phrases: clerical work, clerical error, clerical staff

RELIGIOUS LEADERSC1

Connected with priests and other official religious leaders.

  • The priest wore a clerical collar.
  • He gave up his clerical duties last year.
  • Clerical leaders met to discuss changes in the church.

Similar words: black-collar, cleric

Common phrases: clerical collar, clerical duties, clerical robes

Questions about clerical

What does clerical mean?

Connected with office tasks such as keeping records, typing, and organizing papers.

What is clerical in other languages?

Türkçe: büro işleriyle ilgili · Español: administrativo · Français: administratif · Deutsch: bürotechnisch · Italiano: amministrativo · 日本語: 事務の

How do you pronounce clerical?

In American English /ˈklɛrɪkəl/; in British English /ˈklerɪkəl/.

How do you use clerical in a sentence?

She does clerical work. A clerical error delayed our payment.

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