Clerical

/ˈklɛrɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to office work or duties, especially those involving the recording and management of data.

She was hired for a clerical position that involved handling correspondence and filing documents.

Relating to the clergy or pertaining to church matters.

He held a clerical role within the church, responsible for conducting services and managing community outreach.

From Latin clericalis, from clericus, meaning 'of the clergy'.

clerical work

Office work involving administrative tasks.

clerical error

A mistake made in writing or typing usual documents.

clerk

A person who works in an office, handling records or performing administrative tasks.

clergy

The body of all people ordained for religious duties.

Desk jockey

He’s just a desk jockey, but he keeps everything organized.

Paper pusher

Don't be such a paper pusher; try to be more creative with your workforce.