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Clerk: meaning, definitions and examples

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clerk

 

[ klษœหrk ]

Noun
Works and jobs
Context #1 | Noun

job position

A clerk is a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties.

Synonyms

office assistant, receptionist, secretary

Examples of usage

  • The clerk at the front desk greeted customers with a smile.
  • She started as a clerk but worked her way up to a managerial position.
  • The court clerk was responsible for filing legal documents.
  • The library clerk helped patrons find books and information.
  • The administrative clerk organized paperwork and schedules.
Context #2 | Noun

retail

In a retail setting, a clerk is a person who assists customers, handles transactions, and restocks shelves.

Synonyms

salesperson, shop assistant, store attendant

Examples of usage

  • The clerk at the store helped me find the perfect gift.
  • The sales clerk rang up my purchases at the register.
  • He worked part-time as a clerk in the grocery store.
  • The store clerk informed me about the upcoming sale.
  • The clerk in the clothing department was knowledgeable about the latest fashion trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "clerk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escrivรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schreibkraft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pegawai administrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะตั€ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urzฤ™dnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบ‹ๅ‹™ๅ“ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clerc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empleado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุชุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบล™ednรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบradnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uradnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrifstofumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐั‚ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™mur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empleado

Etymology

The word 'clerk' originated from the Old English word 'clerc', which meant a clergyman or scholar. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to someone who can read and write. In the Middle Ages, clerks were often associated with clerical work in religious or administrative settings. The modern usage of 'clerk' to describe an office or retail worker emerged in the 16th century. Today, clerks play vital roles in various industries, providing support, assistance, and organization.

See also: clergy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,255, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.