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working paper

noun

Definition of working paper

1a : a paper on which tentative figures, memoranda, data, or analyses of accounts are set down during the conduct of a survey (as an audit) of a business
b : a tentative statement prepared to serve as a basis for discussion or negotiation
2 working papers plural : official documents legalizing the employment of a minor before being employed the boy had to produce his working papers

First Known Use of working paper

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for working paper

working, gerund of work entry 3

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