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job description

American

noun

an abstract of a job analysis containing the classification of and requirements for a job, used in hiring and placing prospective employees.

job description British

noun

a detailed written account, agreed between management and worker, of all the duties and responsibilities which together make up a particular job

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Etymology

Origin of job description

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Speaking truth to power is not, it seems, in their job description.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Others on the council pressed Pinto about what they saw as a lack of clarity on the job description.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

That’s the job description, even if it’s not in the Senate testimony.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

I was told I brought “too many ideas” and seemed interested more in doing “extra things” than what was in the job description.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

No job description meant no job requirements, and this gave me the freedom to choose my agenda.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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