Work
/ˈwɜːrk/
Definitions
- (n.) Effort exerted to accomplish a task or produce something.
The contract specifies the scope of work to be completed.
- (n.) Property or product created through labor or effort, especially intellectual creation.
The artist owns the copyright to their work.
- (v.) To perform duties or tasks as part of employment or activity.
She works at the law firm downtown.
Forms
- works
- worked
- working
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish between 'work' as physical effort, the product created, and the act of performing labor, as implications for rights and obligations differ.
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