clerk
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clerks · clerking
Sense 1
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker. — A salesclerk; a person who serves customers in a store or market.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To act as a clerk, to perform the duties or functions of a clerk.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To assemble information about a patient during their initial assessment by actions such as a taking a detailed medical history and performing a physical examination.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clerk” mean?
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.
Is “clerk” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.