job description

American  

noun

• job descriptions
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• job descriptions
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of job description

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

job description

Though not part of an NFL punter’s official job description, Ethan Evans was on the phone seeking information again this week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

While previous news chiefs typically steered clear of “60 Minutes,” Weiss is more hands-on, saying previously, “what’s being called ‘editorial interference’ is in reality the job description of an editor in chief.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

That may not be the official job description for Scottish Labour leader, but it's perhaps not far from the truth.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Reporting to us is in the job description.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 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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