Synonyms
Examples of clerical in a Sentence
Adjective
She spent the summer doing clerical work for a lawyer.
a member of our clerical staff
The mistake was due to a clerical error.
Noun
some of the state's most prominent clericals have spoken out against the measure
Recent Examples on the Web
Ian Millhiser, Vox, 26 June 2024
First it was reported that his license was suspended over unpaid child support, then a clerical error that wasn’t his fault.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024
The unrest spiralled into the biggest show of opposition to Iran's clerical rulers in years.
—Parisa Hafezi, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
Following Harris’ arrest and two-day stint in jail, it was reported that his license was actually supposed to have been reinstated more than two years prior and that a clerical error was responsible for the embarrassing incident.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 8 June 2024
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Adjective
This time, however, the most likely explanation is a clerical error by someone who manages the Court’s website.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 26 June 2024
First it was reported that his license was suspended over unpaid child support, then a clerical error that wasn’t his fault.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024
The unrest spiralled into the biggest show of opposition to Iran's clerical rulers in years.
—Parisa Hafezi, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
Following Harris’ arrest and two-day stint in jail, it was reported that his license was actually supposed to have been reinstated more than two years prior and that a clerical error was responsible for the embarrassing incident.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 8 June 2024
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“Clerical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clerical. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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