Paperwork

/pˈe‍ɪpəwˌɜːk/

/ˈpeɪpɝˌwɝk/

Paperwork

work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc.

a set of documents necessary for a particular business deal, trip, etc.

Examples

1. I'll call round to your office and drop off the paperwork.

2. I need one of those interns to help me file today because I'm totally drowning in paperwork.

3. If any of my guys get hurt at the construction site, I'll be up to my neck in paperwork.

4. She leaves organizing her paperwork until the day it's due.