employment employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

noun

1. () The occupation for which you are paid  ( employment , work )
   the occupation for which you are paid
    He is looking for employment
   he is looking for employment
    A lot of people are out of work
   a lot of people are out of work
   
2. () The state of being employed or having a job  ( employ , employment )
   the state of being employed or having a job
    They are looking for employment
   they are looking for employment
    He was in the employ of the city
   he was in the employ of the city
   
   
3. () The act of giving someone a job  ( engagement , employment )
   the act of giving someone a job
     The new factory provided employment opportunities for the local community.
   The new factory provided employment opportunities for the local community.
   
4. () The act of using  ( utilisation [British] , employment , exercise , usage , use , utilization )
   the act of using
    He warned against the use of narcotic drugs
   he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
    Skilled in the utilization of computers
   skilled in the utilization of computers