Meaning Of The Word Busywork

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busywork
uncountable noun: Busywork is work that is intended to keep someone occupied and is not completely necessary.

busywork in American English
an activity, often as assigned to a class in school, that has little purpose beyond keeping one occupied for a time
noun: work assigned for the sake of looking or keeping busy

busywork in British English
noun: unproductive work

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