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clerk

Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được
Số nhiều: clerksPhân từ 2: clerkedV-ing: clerking

The word evokes an image of reliability and routine, often associated with the middle-tier of an organizational hierarchy. In a retail setting, it suggests a service-oriented role focused on transactions and customer assistance, whereas in a legal or governmental setting, it implies a guardian of official documentation and procedure. Depending on the region, the term can range from a neutral professional title to a slightly diminished status. In the United States, it is the standard term for retail staff, but in the United Kingdom, "shop assistant" is more common, making "clerk" feel more formal or archaic when used in a commercial context.

Used to count individual employees or officers, such as having three clerks on the night shift.

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Danh từ

A person employed in an office or store to perform routine administrative or sales tasks.

"The store clerk helped me find the right size."

Danh từ

A judicial officer who maintains records and manages the administrative duties of a court.

"The court clerk filed the motion yesterday."

Ngoại động từ
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To work as a clerk in a store or office.

"He clerked at a law firm during his final year of university."

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