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clerk of works

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.98 in modern English

Syllables
clerk of -works
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person employed by an architect or a client on a construction site, representing the interests of the client by ensuring that the materials and workmanship meet specifications and quality standards.

Inflected Forms

clerks of works (plural) clerk of the works (alternative)

Synonyms

CoW

Questions

What does clerk of works mean?
A person employed by an architect or a client on a construction site, representing the interests of the client by ensuring that the materials and workmanship meet specifications and quality standards.

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