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employment
This term carries a heavy association with economic stability and social status. It describes a formal arrangement where labor is exchanged for currency, evoking a sense of obligation, routine, and professional identity. In a societal context, it often appears in discussions about labor markets and government policy. When used to describe the use of a tool or method, the word shifts toward a more formal or academic tone. It suggests a deliberate, strategic choice to utilize a specific resource to achieve a goal, rather than a casual or accidental use.
Uncountable when referring to the general state of having work or the labor market. Countable when referring to a specific job or a particular instance of being hired.
Meanings
The act of using something for a specific purpose.
"The employment of new technology improved efficiency."
"The company plans to employ fifty more workers."
To make use of a particular tool or method.
"The artist employed a unique technique to create the mural."