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employing


Meanings
  • the act of engaging or employing someone to do work or provide a service

    - "He is employed by the city government."
    - "She was employed as a nurse in the hospital."

Synonyms

hire , apply , use , utilize
Rhymes
Words rhyming with employing
employing , complying , obeying , straying , praying , playing , saying , laying
Homophones
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  1. employing

  2. amusing

  3. amazing

  4. emmausing

  5. emmaizing


Variants
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employ , employed , employing , employs , re-employ , re-employed , re-employing , re-employment , re-employments , re-employs , reemploy , reemployed , reemploying , reemployment , reemployments , reemploys
Forms
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The verb 'employ' has various forms and conjugations in English, including the present tense ('I employ, you employ, he/she/it employs'), the past tense ('I employed, you employed, he/she/it employed'), and the past participle ('employed') which is used as an adjective to describe a person or thing that has been engaged or employed. The word 'employing' is the present participle of the verb 'employ' and is used to describe the action or process of engaging or employing someone or something. The present participle 'employing' can also be used as an adjective to describe a person or thing that is engaged in the act of employing or is involved in the process of employment. For example, 'The employing company is looking for experienced human resource managers to join their team and help manage the employment process for new hires.'


Etymology
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From Old French 'empleier', meaning 'to furnish, provide for, make use of, employ'. The word is related to the Latin 'implere', meaning 'to fill up, supply, complete'.


Related Concepts
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  1. employment contract: An employment contract is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee, outlining the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. The employment contract typically includes provisions regarding the duration of employment, compensation and benefits, working hours and schedules, job duties and responsibilities, performance evaluation and termination, confidentiality and non-disclosure, intellectual property ownership and assignment, dispute resolution and arbitration, and other relevant provisions. The employment contract is an essential document in the employment relationship, as it sets out the rights, obligations, and expectations of both the employer and the employee. The employment contract is typically negotiated between the employer and the employee prior to the commencement of employment, although it is also possible for the employment contract to be amended or modified during the course of employment, in response to changing circumstances or evolving needs. In any case, it is important for both the employer and the employee to carefully review and understand the terms and conditions of the employment contract, and to seek the advice and guidance of legal professionals or other expert advisors, as necessary, in order to ensure that the employment relationship is conducted in a fair, transparent, and mutually beneficial manner, for the benefit of all parties involved.


Culture
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Employing has significant cultural and historical significance. In ancient times, employment was based on personal relationships and patronage. With the rise of industrialization, employment became more formalized and structured. Today, employment is a fundamental aspect of modern society, and employment laws and regulations play a crucial role in protecting the rights and interests of employees. Employing has also been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, reflecting the rich and complex cultural and historical significance of employing.

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