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

But for Conan O’Brien, balancing gravity and levity is part of his job description as host.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In one instance, he asked me to do a task that wasn’t in my job description.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 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

We’d sum up his job description: “Ruminate. Laminate. Disseminate.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Listening to quiet, miserable voices is in his job description.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon