job description

American  

noun

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

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job description British  

noun

1. 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

If the job description remains the same while you’ve been cut loose, that’s another red flag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Secondly, he is a structured manager with a vision about the game, which assigns a job description for every player, and the role they need to carry out.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But I soon realized that one job description could help pay my rent more than most: “A.I. humanizer.”

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

If Dos Santos had been uncertain about the job description, that question made things clear: being the best is no longer good enough.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama