employment

(noun) the state of being employed or having a job. Synonyms: employ. Examples: "They are looking for employment." "He was in the employ of the city."

(noun) the occupation for which you are paid. Synonyms: work. Examples: "He is looking for employment." "A lot of people are out of work."

(noun) the act of giving someone a job. Synonyms: engagement.

(noun) the act of using. Synonyms: use, usage, utilization, utilisation, exercise. Examples: "He warned against the use of narcotic drugs." "Skilled in the utilization of computers."