bookwork

or book-work

[ book-wurk ]

noun

1. work or research that requires studying or reading, as distinguished from laboratory experimentation or the like.
2. bookkeeping or other paperwork necessary to the running of a business.
3. Printing. work on books or pamphlets, as distinguished from work on newspapers.

bookwork

/ ˈbʊkˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the keeping of accounts
2. learning through the study of books rather than from practical experience

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookwork¹

1840–50; book + work; compare Old English bōcweorc study, independently formed from same elements

Example Sentences

At the present time this "deckel-edge" paper is being quite extensively used in high-class bookwork.

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Large orders of needlework are executed, but the mornings are devoted to bookwork.

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The little block is best adapted for bookwork, and is interesting as showing the quality obtained by reduction.

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Handwork takes more time than bookwork, and children evolve plans but slowly.

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A specimen pamphlet of bookwork, with prices, a complete Author's Guide, sent post free for 4d.

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