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

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

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

The potential solution, or at least a piece of one, is evident in this job description:

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

And if they weren't there, the container might still hold a clue that could help us find Nergal, something the police might have overlooked because investigating ancient monsters wasn't part of their job description.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda