paperwork

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪpəwɜːk/
US: /ˈpeɪpərwɜːrk/

  1. The written documents and forms relating to a specific task or process.

    1. I hate all the paperwork. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new regulations created even more paperwork for small businesses. [ ] [ ]

  2. Routine administrative or clerical work consisting of filling out forms and keeping records.

    1. He spends hours doing paperwork. [ ] [ ]
    2. Completing the visa paperwork took much longer than expected. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

red tape administration bureaucracy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paperwork" in English means: The written documents and forms relating to a specific task or process., Routine administrative or clerical work consisting of filling out forms and keeping records..

The phonetic transcription of "paperwork" is /ˈpeɪpəwɜːk/ in British English and /ˈpeɪpərwɜːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paperwork": red tape, administration, bureaucracy.

Example usage of "paperwork": "I hate all the paperwork.". More examples on the page.