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Clerical Definition & Meaning

clerical
adjective
  1. of or relating to clerks; "clerical work"
  2. of or relating to the clergy; "clerical collar"
  3. appropriate for or engaged in office work; "clerical skills"; "a clerical job"; "the clerical staff"

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Frequently asked questions

What does clerical mean?
of or relating to clerks; "clerical work" of or relating to the clergy; "clerical collar" appropriate for or engaged in office work; "clerical skills"; "a clerical job"; "the clerical staff"
What part of speech is clerical?
Clerical is an adjective.
How many definitions does clerical have?
Clerical has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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