Phrase guide

work product

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something created as a product of one's work, particularly

Things and ideas created by an employee that are considered the legal property of the employer owing to the terms of employment

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: employment

Topics: law

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

Something created as a product of one's work, particularly

Things and knowledge created or learned by a lawyer as part of work with a client, often protected against discovery during litigation

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: law

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Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 工作成果 (gōngzuò chéngguǒ) — something created by an employee that is considered the property of the employer
  • Chinese Mandarin: 工作產品 /工作产品 (gōngzuò chǎnpǐn) — something created by an employee that is considered the property of the employer
  • Finnish: työn tulos — something created by an employee that is considered the property of the employer
  • Polish: efekt pracy — something created by an employee that is considered the property of the employer