Definition
n. a person who works for different companies or clients on a short-term basis. You usually get paid for each specific project you finish.
n. a self-employed professional who provides services to various clients on a contract or project basis. Often used to describe individuals who work independently rather than for a single employer.
Examples
“She works as a freelancer for several different websites.”
“Many writers prefer to be a freelancer because they can choose their own projects and set their own hours.”
“The rise of digital platforms has allowed a freelancer to manage a global portfolio of clients without the need for a traditional office or long-term employment contract.”
Examples
simple
“She works as a freelancer for several different websites.”
contextual
“Many writers prefer to be a freelancer because they can choose their own projects and set their own hours.”
complex
“The rise of digital platforms has allowed a freelancer to manage a global portfolio of clients without the need for a traditional office or long-term employment contract.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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