Synonyms for

Clerical

Verb / ˈklerʌkʌl / / ˈklerɪkʌl / Another word for clerical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or appropriate for a clerk or clerks, especially in the routine of office work.

Synonyms & similar words

administrative office secretarial desk routine bureaucratic bookkeeping paper-pushing paperwork record-keeping desk-bound white-collar non-manual service support assistive ancillary auxiliary procedural clerking

Synonyms by register

Formal

secretarial administrative office desk

Informal

paper-pushing desk jockey office drone

Literary

scribe-like pen-pushing

Antonyms

managerial executive supervisory authoritative commanding principal

Common collocations

  • clerical error
  • clerical work
  • clerical staff
  • clerical duties
  • clerical assistant
  • clerical support
  • clerical position

Word family

noun clerk
adjective clerical
adverb clerical

Usage note

Often refers to work done in an office, particularly tasks involving paperwork or administration. Can sometimes carry a connotation of being routine or low-level.

Example sentences

  1. The clerical error caused some confusion with the paperwork.
  2. She wore a clerical collar to show she was a minister.
  3. The clerical duties were assigned to the new hire.
  4. The clerical staff was able to finish the task ahead of schedule.
  5. The clerical work was tedious but necessary.

Quotes

  • The clerical error was a minor setback in the grand scheme of things.
  • The clerical staff was the backbone of the office.
  • The clerical position provided valuable experience for future jobs.

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