Legwork

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛɡˌwɜːrk/

Legwork (noun)

  1. Work you do by walking, travelling, or visiting places to get information or complete something.
  2. Practical effort done to gather facts, check details, or solve a problem, often before writing or deciding.
  3. Time and effort someone must spend to make progress, even though it is not the main responsibility.

Examples

  • The job needs legwork, so I walk and measure everything.
  • She did legwork all morning, then returned to write the report.