bookwork

book·work

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo k-wurk]
- /ˈbʊkˌwɜrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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Parts of speech for Bookwork

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Bookwork

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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