mousework

Example:Spotting fruit flies in the warehouse was regarded as mousework by the engineers.

Definition:Work that is regarded as a mere occupation and not meant to be productive or meaningful.

Example:Doing the same paperwork day after day became a symbol of triviality and mousework in her professional life.

Definition:A matter or incident that is unimportant and has no significance.

Example:Her role in quality control involved constant scutiny and mousework on product defects.

Definition:Careful or minute examination or consideration, especially of documents or a person’s actions, in order to expose or discover faults or weaknesses.