Meaning & Definition of Employment in English
English⟶
Employment
/ɛmplɔɪmənt/
noun
1. The state of being employed or having a job
- "They are looking for employment"
- "He was in the employ of the city"
synonym:
- employment,
- employ
2. The occupation for which you are paid
- "He is looking for employment"
- "A lot of people are out of work"
synonym:
- employment,
- work
3. The act of giving someone a job
synonym:
- employment,
- engagement
4. The act of using
- "He warned against the use of narcotic drugs"
- "Skilled in the utilization of computers"
synonym:
- use,
- usage,
- utilization,
- utilisation,
- employment,
- exercise
Examples of using
He is seeking employment.
He came to Tokyo in search of employment.