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freelance

 

[ หˆfriห.lรฆns ]

Adjective / Noun
Works and jobs
Context #1 | Adjective

work agreement

Freelance refers to a type of work arrangement where individuals offer their services to multiple clients without being permanently employed by any one of them. Freelancers typically work on a project basis and may have flexible schedules. This mode of employment allows them to showcase their expertise across various fields, such as writing, graphic design, programming, and consulting. Freelancers are responsible for managing their own business operations, including billing and client relations.

Synonyms

contractor, independent, self-employed

Examples of usage

  • She works as a freelance graphic designer.
  • Many companies hire freelance writers for content creation.
  • Freelance developers often charge by the hour.
  • He decided to pursue freelance consulting after leaving his corporate job.
Context #2 | Noun

work style

A freelance is a person who earns a living by providing services on a project basis, typically without long-term commitments to a single employer. Freelancers work independently and can choose which clients or projects to take on, which provides them with greater freedom compared to traditional employment. The freelance economy has grown significantly in recent years due to advances in technology and a shift towards remote work.

Synonyms

contract worker, independent contractor, self-employed individual

Examples of usage

  • As a freelance, he can set his own hours.
  • Her freelance has enabled her to travel while working.
  • Being a freelance means you have to find your own clients.
  • The freelance worked late into the night to meet the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "freelance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฒเคพเค‚เคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ั–ะปะฐะฝัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒผใƒฉใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท freelance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ freelance

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serbest รงalฤฑลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฌ๋žœ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็”ฑ่Œไธš่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะธะปะฐะฝัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ freelance

Word origin

The term 'freelance' originated from the world of medieval mercenaries. The word combines 'free,' referring to a mercenary who is not tied to any particular lord, and 'lance,' which signifies a soldier who fought with a lance. The concept of a 'free lance' represented a fighter who offered their services to the highest bidder without allegiance to a single master. Over time, the meaning has evolved to apply more broadly to independent workers across various industries who provide services without being exclusively tied to an employer. The modern use of 'freelance' became prominent in the 20th century as industries such as journalism, graphic design, and software development began to embrace non-traditional employment models, allowing individuals to work independently and develop their own client bases. Today, freelancing is a well-established career path, supported by numerous platforms that connect freelancers with clients seeking specific skills and expertise.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,412, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.