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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Job description: Retrieve stuffed animals and flowers thrown by fans onto the ice, repeat ad nauseum in a courteous and efficient manner, know how to skate without falling down.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2018

Job description: Arbitrate scoring disputes, wield absurdly long measuring device, move very slowly.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2018

Job description: work hard and pray for a miracle.

From Reuters • Feb. 20, 2017

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