The quality, condition, or state of being workful; employment.

plural of worke

To derive a process, rationale, etc. from its conclusions or results.

(law) In copyright law, a work that is a variation of an original work sufficiently similar to contain protected elements of the original work, but sufficiently different to qualify for copyright protection independent of the original work.

(idiomatic, of a host, hostess, or guest) To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.

(management) An authorization to expend resources to perform a task.

plural of work song

A song, sung during work, with a rhythm that helps to coordinate activities

(transitive) To improve a prototype, or first draft. / (transitive, slang) To physically attack in order to cause injury.

(metallurgy) The repeated plastic deformation of a material, causing a permanent distortion of its crystal structure, and an increase in its strength