job work
Americannoun
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miscellaneous printing work, as distinguished from books, periodicals, etc.
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work done by the job.
Etymology
Origin of job work
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 21, 2026
He could make that job work for him, but it’s a hard position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
Is there some scenario or financial planning trick I am overlooking here that could make this new job work?
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2023
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 ● Mar. 23, 2022
"He's a fellow that's knocking around, doing job work."
From Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist by McIntyre, John T.
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