"clerk of works" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: clerks of works [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|clerks of works}} clerk of works (plural clerks of works)
  1. A person employed by an architect or a client on a construction site, representing the interests of the client by ensuring that the materials and workmanship meet specifications and quality standards. Synonyms: CoW [initialism], clerk of the works
    Sense id: en-clerk_of_works-en-noun-KXAx3qYJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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