Meaning & use
clerk
A person employed in an office, shop, or court to keep records, handle paperwork, or assist customers.
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The clerk at the courthouse filed the documents and stamped them with the day's date.
A friendly clerk helped her find the right size of shoes in the back room.
A note on using this word
In American English, clerk often refers to a shop or hotel worker, while in British English it more often means an office or legal record-keeper.
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