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{{Wiktionary|Work}} | ||
'''Work''' may mean: | |||
* ], defined in physics as the integral of dot product of force times infinitesimal translation: | |||
::<math> W = \int \mathbf{F} \cdot \mathrm{d}\mathbf{s}</math> | |||
*], a measure of the amount of ] that can be extracted from a ] as determined, typically, via ] calculations. | |||
* In the context of ], "work" refers to a wide range of paid and unpaid productive activities, including full-time, part-time, casual and fixed-term employment, family responsibilities, voluntary and community service, education including school, further education and training, and cultural activities. | |||
* ], effort expended by people on productive activities in the home, school, or employment, or, by extension, one's place of employment or employer. | |||
* ], the effort applied to produce a deliverable or accomplish a task. | |||
* ], a creation, such as a song or a painting. | |||
* ], a staged event – that is, one that enforces ]. The term originates from "working a crowd." | |||
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* ], a 1915 Charlie Chaplin silent film co-starring Edna Purviance. | |||
* In the context of ] development, "The Work" (generally capitalized) refers, in general, to "any way, school, or method that recognizes the fact of suffering and the cause of unnecessary suffering and works to lead a person back to his true nature, which will eliminate the unnecessary suffering." (], Diamond Heart-Book One, p. 32) Specific spiritual schools, such as the ], often refer to their own method of development as "The Work." | |||
* In the context of textile arts, "work" may refer to any type of hand ] or ], as in ], ], ], ], worked ]s. | |||
*''Work'', a painting by ]. | |||
'''Work''' may refer to: | |||
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* ], intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community | |||
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** ], physical work done by humans | |||
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** ], housework, or homemaking | |||
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** ], an animal trained by humans to perform tasks | |||
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* ], the product of force and displacement | |||
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** ], the work done on a charged particle by an electric field | |||
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** ], energy transferred by the system to its surroundings | |||
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* ], a manifestation of creative effort | |||
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**], an artistic creation of aesthetic value | |||
* ], an individual's journey through learning, work and other aspects of life | |||
* ], a relationship between two parties where work is paid for | |||
==Broadcast call signs== | |||
* ], now WRFK (FM), an American radio station in Vermont | |||
* ], an American low-power TV station in New Hampshire | |||
* ], an American AM radio station in Pennsylvania, known as WORK 1932–1973 | |||
==Music== | |||
* ], an English post-punk rock group | |||
* ], an American record label | |||
===Albums and EPs=== | |||
* ], a 2015 EP by Marcus Marr and Chet Faker | |||
* '']'', a 1986 album by Mulgrew Miller | |||
* '']'', a 2002 album by Orbital | |||
* ], a 2010 album by Shout Out Louds | |||
===Songs=== | |||
* ] (2012) | |||
* ] (2013) | |||
* ] (2009) | |||
* ] (2006) | |||
* ] (2004) | |||
* ] (2016) | |||
* ] (2008) | |||
* ] (2008) | |||
* ] (2012) | |||
* "Work", a 1980 song by Bob Marley and the Wailers from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 2006 song by Mac Boney from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 1998 song by Gang Starr from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 2018 song by ionnalee from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 2013 single by ] | |||
* "Work", a 2018 song by Little Big Town from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 1990 song by Lou Reed and John Cale from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 1956 song by ] and ] from '']'' | |||
* "Work", a 2017 song by ] | |||
* "Work", a 2024 song by Ateez from '']'' | |||
==Other uses== | |||
* ], a 1915 silent film starring Charlie Chaplin | |||
* ], by Ford Madox Brown | |||
* ], a term with several meanings | |||
* ], an electric vehicle by StreetScooter | |||
* ], a television episode | |||
* ], a television episode | |||
* '']'', an 1873 novel by Louisa May Alcott | |||
* ] or works, a person's actions or deeds in contrast to inner qualities | |||
* ]'s NYSE symbol | |||
* ''Work'', a 1978 play by ] | |||
==People with the surname== | |||
* ] (born 1976), Mexican-American drag queen | |||
* ] (1924–2018), American singer-songwriter | |||
* ], listing several people with that name | |||
* ] (1864–1934), American authority on bridge and whist | |||
==See also== | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:58, 15 November 2024
Work may refer to:
- Work (human activity), intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community
- Manual labour, physical work done by humans
- House work, housework, or homemaking
- Working animal, an animal trained by humans to perform tasks
- Work (physics), the product of force and displacement
- Work (electric field), the work done on a charged particle by an electric field
- Work (thermodynamics), energy transferred by the system to its surroundings
- Creative work, a manifestation of creative effort
- Work of art, an artistic creation of aesthetic value
- Career, an individual's journey through learning, work and other aspects of life
- Employment, a relationship between two parties where work is paid for
Broadcast call signs
- WORK (FM), now WRFK (FM), an American radio station in Vermont
- WORK-LP, an American low-power TV station in New Hampshire
- WOYK, an American AM radio station in Pennsylvania, known as WORK 1932–1973
Music
- The Work (band), an English post-punk rock group
- Work Group, an American record label
Albums and EPs
- Work (EP), a 2015 EP by Marcus Marr and Chet Faker
- Work!, a 1986 album by Mulgrew Miller
- Work 1989–2002, a 2002 album by Orbital
- Work (album), a 2010 album by Shout Out Louds
Songs
- "Work" (ASAP Ferg song) (2012)
- "Work" (Iggy Azalea song) (2013)
- "Work" (Ciara song) (2009)
- "Work" (Jars of Clay song) (2006)
- "Work" (Jimmy Eat World song) (2004)
- "Work" (Rihanna song) (2016)
- "Work" (Kelly Rowland song) (2008)
- "Work" (The Saturdays song) (2008)
- "Work" (The 2 Bears song) (2012)
- "Work", a 1980 song by Bob Marley and the Wailers from Uprising
- "Work", a 2006 song by Mac Boney from Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4
- "Work", a 1998 song by Gang Starr from Moment of Truth
- "Work", a 2018 song by ionnalee from Everyone Afraid to Be Forgotten
- "Work", a 2013 single by Jme
- "Work", a 2018 song by Little Big Town from Wanderlust
- "Work", a 1990 song by Lou Reed and John Cale from Songs for Drella
- "Work", a 1956 song by Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins from Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins
- "Work", a 2017 song by Charlotte Day Wilson
- "Work", a 2024 song by Ateez from Golden Hour: Part 1
Other uses
- Work (film), a 1915 silent film starring Charlie Chaplin
- Work (painting), by Ford Madox Brown
- Work (professional wrestling), a term with several meanings
- Work (vehicle), an electric vehicle by StreetScooter
- "Work" (The Armando Iannucci Shows), a television episode
- "Work" (Bluey), a television episode
- Work: A Story of Experience, an 1873 novel by Louisa May Alcott
- Good works or works, a person's actions or deeds in contrast to inner qualities
- Slack Technologies's NYSE symbol
- Work, a 1978 play by Ron Milner
People with the surname
- Delta Work (born 1976), Mexican-American drag queen
- Jimmy Work (1924–2018), American singer-songwriter
- John Work (disambiguation), listing several people with that name
- Milton Work (1864–1934), American authority on bridge and whist
See also
- All pages with titles containing Work
- All pages with titles beginning with Work
- Working (disambiguation)
- Works (disambiguation)
- The Works (disambiguation)
- Work of art (disambiguation)
- Work Work (disambiguation)
- Labour (disambiguation)
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