noun
1.
Synonyms: use 1, appliance, application, operation, play, usance
Related Word: purpose; disposition, exercise, exploitation, handling, utilization
2.
Synonyms: exercise 1, application, exercising, exertion, operation, use
3.
Synonyms: work 1, business, calling, job, line, occupation, pursuit, ||racket
Related Word: assignment, mission; office, position, post, situation; function
4.
the act of employing for wages
handled the employment of new workers
Synonyms: engagement, engaging, hiring
Related Word: enlistment, enrollment, recruitment, signing on