employment

[ em-ploi-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act or instance of employing someone or something.
2. the state of being employed; employ; service:

   to begin or terminate employment.

3. an occupation by which a person earns a living; work; business.

   Synonyms: profession, trade, job, calling, vocation

4. the total number of people gainfully employed or working.
5. an activity or the like that occupies a person's time:

   She found knitting a comforting employment for her idle hours.

employment

/ ɪmˈplɔɪmənt /

noun

1. the act of employing or state of being employed
2. the work or occupation in which a person is employed
3. the purpose for which something is used

Other Words From

• nonem·ployment noun
• over·em·ployment noun
• proem·ployment adjective
• reem·ployment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of employment¹

First recorded in 1585–95; employ + -ment

Example Sentences

The Peterson Institute for International Economics forecasts that, combined with steep tariffs and mass deportation, these measures could lead to lower national income, reduced employment and inflation rates between 6% and 9.3% by 2026.

From Salon

"Many families tell us that they are deeply concerned about the lack of provision for their children post-18, whether that is in relation to lifelong learning, mental health, employment, or supported living," she said.

From BBC

Speaking in a new BBC documentary about the issue, he puts it down, in part, to the economic and employment crisis that began in 2012 and saw young people from Europe head to the UK for work.

From BBC

Federal prosecutors said that Lisa Puente, 43, and Arthur Marquez, 53, submitted to the California Employment Development Department more than 120 fraudulent applications for pandemic benefits over three years.

From Los Angeles Times

A Welsh government spokesperson said: "This is an employment matter and therefore a matter for the health board."

From BBC

Related Words

• business
• contracting
• enrollment
• hiring
• job
• recruitment
• service
• trade