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office
noun /ˈɒfɪs,ˈɑfɪs,ˈɔfɪs/
a) A building or room where clerical or professional duties are performed.

...there I readily engaged in the office of pointing out to my friend the certain evils of such a choice.

b) A bureau, an administrative unit of government.

A short passage, bare planked and dusty, led to the kitchen and offices.

See Also: officer, official, officiate

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