Employment - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪmˈplɔɪmənt|  American pronunciation of the word employment
Brit.  |ɪmˈplɔɪm(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word employment

noun

- the state of being employed or having a job (syn: employ)
they are looking for employment
- the occupation for which you are paid (syn: work)
he is looking for employment
- the act of giving someone a job (syn: engagement)
- the act of using (syn: exercise, usage, use, utilization)

Extra examples

I've been looking for employment in the machine trade.

The new factory should provide employment for hundreds of workers.

She hopes to find employment as a teacher.

The magazine did well during the course of her employment as editor.

Employment is at an all-time high in this part of the state.

The city is faced with inadequate housing and a lack of employment.

She was offered employment in the sales office.

The employment prospects for science graduates are excellent.

Steve's still looking for full-time employment.

21.7% of all those in employment were in part-time jobs.

Mexican law prohibits the employment of children under 14.

Nationwide employment now stands at 95%.

Many economists consider full employment an unrealistic goal.

Was the employment of force justified?

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