employment

US /ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
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1.

the state of having paid work

:
She is seeking full-time employment.
The company announced new employment opportunities.
2.

the action of employing someone or the state of being employed

:
The factory's continued employment of local residents boosted the economy.
The new policy aims to increase employment rates.