working papers
"Working papers" refer to various types of documents used in employment, academic research, and professional accounting, often serving as preliminary or supporting materials.
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Definition
B2Employment
(US, legal)Documents certifying that a minor is permitted to work, specifying restrictions based on age and type of work.
Example
- Before starting her summer job, Maria had to obtain working papers from her school.
C1Academia
(academic, research)A research document that has not yet been peer-reviewed or published, often used to gather feedback.
Example
- The professor shared his working paper with colleagues to get their input before submitting it to a journal.
C1Accounting
(technical, professional)Documents used by accountants and auditors during their work, supporting their professional judgments and findings.
Example
- The auditor reviewed the working papers to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements.
C1General
(formal)An official report produced by a group studying a specific problem, often to provide suggestions or improvements.
Example
- The committee published a working paper on the proposed policy changes.
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