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PARKINSON'S LAW
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Instance hypernyms:
observation; reflection; reflexion (a remark expressing careful consideration)
Sense 2
Meaning:
C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Instance hypernyms:
observation; reflection; reflexion (a remark expressing careful consideration)
