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clerical

adjective (OFFICE WORK)
 
 
/ˈkler.ɪ.kəl/

Definition

relating to work done in an office: a clerical job (= a job performing general office duties). a clerical error (= a mistake made in the office)Jobs, careers and professionsWorking
(Definition of clerical adjective (OFFICE WORK) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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