job work

American  

noun

1. miscellaneous printing work, as distinguished from books, periodicals, etc.

2. work done by the job.

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Etymology

Origin of job work

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

It sounds like the perfect job: work for a trading firm owned by an influential billionaire, where a requirement is to watch sports all day and use prediction markets to bet on the outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal

He could make that job work for him, but it’s a hard position.

From Los Angeles Times

Is there some scenario or financial planning trick I am overlooking here that could make this new job work?

From Slate

Families can continue to work remotely at their current job, work at a local small or medium sized business, or start a business in the local area — which would allow them to apply for even more financial support.

From Seattle Times

Exonerated prisoners in Michigan are eligible for up to a year of housing and two years of other services, such as help finding a job, work clothes and tools, prosecutors said.

From New York Times