HyperDic: parkinson[s_law

English > 2 senses of the expression Parkinson's law:
NOUNcommunicationParkinson's lawC. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion
communicationParkinson's lawC. 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
English > Parkinson's law: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningC. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion.
Instance ofobservation, reflection, reflexionA remark expressing careful consideration
English > Parkinson's law: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningC. 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.
Instance ofobservation, reflection, reflexionA remark expressing careful consideration

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