busywork
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/ˈbɪziwɜːrk/
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/ˈbɪziwɜːk/
Unnecessary tasks that keep someone occupied but have little value or purpose.
She spent the whole day doing busywork, which didn't contribute to the project's progress.
彼女は一日中無駄な作業をして過ごし、プロジェクトの進行には貢献しませんでした。