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employment

1 of 1noun
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Forms:employments
1

a paid job

A2
  • After a long period of unemployment, he finally found steady employment.
  • His employment at the firm ended last month.
  • Jane found employment at a local bakery.
  • She is studying for a degree that promises good employment opportunities.
  • The factory provides employment for over 500 people.
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2

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

  • After months of searching, she finally found employment at a local marketing firm.
  • The government introduced new policies to reduce employment rates and create more job opportunities for young people.
  • His employment as a software engineer allowed him to work remotely from home, which he enjoyed.
  • Many graduates struggle to find employment in their field immediately after finishing university.
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3

the action of providing someone with a job

A2
  • The company's expansion plans resulted in the employment of dozens of new staff members.
  • The charitable organization focuses on the empowerment of marginalized communities through skill development and employment initiatives.
  • Government subsidies encourage businesses to increase employment by hiring individuals from underrepresented groups.
  • Small businesses play a crucial role in local economies by contributing to the employment of a significant portion of the population.
  • The new factory opening contributed to the employment of many skilled workers.
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4

the act of using