B2adjectiveworkbusiness
US/ˈkler.ɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈkler.ɪ.kəl/
relating to office work such as typing, filing and keeping records
In context
She found a clerical job at a law firm after college.
The delay was caused by a clerical error in the application.
Clerical staff handle the phones, mail and filing in our office.
Words that go with clerical
adjective + noun
- clerical errorA clerical error sent the package to the wrong address.
- clerical workHe prefers clerical work to physical labor.
- clerical staffThe clerical staff start at eight.
- clerical jobShe left her clerical job to study design.
- clerical workerClerical workers sorted the paperwork.
- clerical mistakeIt was only a clerical mistake.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She works as a clerical.Correct: She does clerical work.