paperwork

[pey-per-wurk] / ˈpeɪ pərˌwɜrk /

NOUN

office work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

filing

STRONG

administration typing

WEAK

desk work inside work

Example Sentences

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OpenAI has been working with bankers to file initial IPO paperwork and could do so shortly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The deal could be terminated by either company as long as they gave 90 days’ notice, according to SpaceX’s initial public offering paperwork.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The council insisted Pete ask the manufacturer for paperwork confirming the car met the rules.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Delrahim, who was Trump’s antitrust chief during his first term, filed paperwork to win the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I remind myself that there’s nothing wrong with paperwork coming to this office from Dad.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam