noun (n)

• the state of being employed or having a job(noun.state)

  Example:
  They are looking for employment.
  

  Synonym:
  employ
  Antonym:
  unemployment
  

  source: wordnet30
• the occupation for which you are paid(noun.act)

  Example:
  He is looking for employment.
  

  Synonym:
  work
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of giving someone a job(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  engagement
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of using(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of employing or using; also, the state of being employed.(noun)

  source: webster1913