Definitions

1. noun

A person employed in an office or shop to perform various tasks, such as selling goods, handling money, and providing information.

“The store clerk was helpful in finding the right product for me.”

2. verb

To enter or record something in a book or database, especially in a formal or official manner.

“The accountant clerked the transaction on the company’s financial records.”

3. verb

To work as a clerk, especially in an office or shop.

“She clerks part-time at a local bookstore to make extra money.”

4. noun

A person who serves as a deputy or assistant to a superior, especially in a bureaucratic or administrative capacity.

“The clerk to the governor helped to coordinate the event.”