Clerking

/ˈklɜːkɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of working as a clerk or performing clerical duties.

Etymology

From 'clerk' plus the present participle suffix '-ing'. Describes the ongoing action of clerical work.

Kelly Says

Many famous lawyers and politicians started by 'clerking'—working as a young clerk for an established professional—and this apprenticeship tradition shows how mentorship built entire professions from the ground up.

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