job description — A written account of the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a particular job position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A written account of the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a particular job position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɑːb dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
Example Sentences
- The job description said 'must love coffee,' but they didn't mention I'd be making 200 cups a day!
- HR needs to review the job description before posting the position online.
- According to the job description, I should know 15 programming languages, speak 5 human languages, and apparently read minds too.
job description
NOUN[/ˈdʒɑːb dɪˈskrɪpʃən/]
A written account of the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a particular job position
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Job originates from 16th-century English, originally meaning 'a piece of work' or 'a task.' Description derives from Latin 'describere' (to write out, to depict), combining 'de-' (down) and 'scribere' (to write). The compound term 'job description' emerged in modern English to denote a formal written account of duties and responsibilities.
Breakdown
job (a piece of work, task) + description (from Latin de- 'down' + scribere 'to write'). Together, the compound refers to a written outline of responsibilities and qualifications for a specific position.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The job description said 'must love coffee,' but they didn't mention I'd be making 200 cups a day!”
“HR needs to review the job description before posting the position online.”
“According to the job description, I should know 15 programming languages, speak 5 human languages, and apparently read minds too.”
“She carefully read through the entire job description before submitting her application.”
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