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Meaning of 'clerical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Clerical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to the clergy; suitable for the clergy.
- Of or relating to a clerk or copyist, or to writing.

Meaning of 'clerical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . clerical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to the clergy
Example in sentence:
  • clerical collar
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to clerks
Example in sentence:
  • clerical work
3 . clerical [ s]
Meaning (3):
- appropriate for or engaged in office work
Example in sentence:
  • a clerical job;
  • clerical skills;
  • the clerical staff

Nearby Words:

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