Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo k-wurk]
- /ˈbʊkˌwɜrk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo k-wurk]
- /ˈbʊkˌwɜrk/
Definitions of bookwork word
- noun bookwork the keeping of accounts 3
- noun bookwork learning through the study of books rather than from practical experience 3
- noun bookwork work or research that requires studying or reading, as distinguished from laboratory experimentation or the like. 1
- noun bookwork bookkeeping or other paperwork necessary to the running of a business. 1
- noun bookwork Printing. work on books or pamphlets, as distinguished from work on newspapers. 1
- noun bookwork Accounting work; book keeping. 0
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Origin of bookwork
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; book + work; compare Old English bōcweorc study, independently formed from same elements
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bookwork
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bookwork popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bookwork usage trend in Literature
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