Pronunciation

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Definitions

• Noun: The state of having a job or being employed by an organization or individual; work that one does regularly for pay or profit. For example: “After months of searching, she finally found employment as a software engineer.”
• Noun: The act of giving someone a job or hiring them for work. For instance: “The company’s expansion led to increased employment opportunities in the region.”
• Noun: The total number of people who are employed in a particular area or sector. Example: “Unemployment rates dropped as employment figures rose across the country.”

Phrases

• “Job employment” refers to a specific position held within a company or field.
• “Full-time employment” means working standard hours typically considered a complete professional commitment.
• “Employment contract” is a legal agreement between an employer and employee defining terms and conditions of work.

Example Sentences

• Noun (job status): “Upon graduation, he sought stable and fulfilling employment in his field.”
• Noun (act of hiring): “The firm announced its intention to increase employment, planning to hire over 50 new staff members.”
• Noun (number of people employed): “The government aims to boost employment in rural areas to stimulate economic growth.”

Synonyms

• Work
• Job
• Occupation
• Employment opportunity
• Hiring
• Engagement
• Tenure
• Staffing
• Utilization (in the context of using resources or personnel effectively)