💼employment

noun
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Meaning

the state of having a paid job or work
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

Example Sentences

The government is working to increase youth employment.

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

Example Expressions

full employment

Synonyms

job, work, occupation, profession, livelihood, Work, Occupation
Entry 1
job, work, occupation, profession, livelihood
Entry 2
Work, Occupation

Antonyms

unemployment, idleness, joblessness, Unemployment, Idleness
Entry 1
unemployment, idleness, joblessness
Entry 2
Unemployment, Idleness

Collocations

seek employment, find employment, employment opportunities, employment rate

More Example Sentences

Those who support it argue that it creates employment.

While automation may increase productivity, it could reduce employment.

Simply giving subsidies without creating employment opportunities will not solve the poverty problem.

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