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 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

Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question, provide an insightful analysis of a chunky data set, or to check if your cover letter matches the job description.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

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

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

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