Employment
Noun
UK
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
US
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
Definition
The state of having a job, or the act of using something.
Example
"Employment gives people financial stability."
"The government introduced new programs to increase employment among young people after the economic slowdown."
"His employment of new technology saved time and reduced costs for the entire company."
Explanation
Employment means having a job and being paid for your work. For example, when someone is hired as a teacher, they are in employment. It also refers to the general situation of people having or not having jobs in a country. Governments measure employment and unemployment rates to check the economy’s health. Employment can also mean the act of using something, like the employment of tools or ideas. So, the word connects with both work opportunities and the use of resources.