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noun

ˈjäb How to pronounce job (audio)
Definition of jobnext
1
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay a high-paying job as a banker

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as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly taking the trash out is one of my jobs

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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes

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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists a coffeemaker's job is to make coffee, and this overpriced machine doesn't do it very well

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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work boy, doing all that filing was a real job

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job

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verb

as in to partner

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How does the noun job contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of job are assignment, chore, duty, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

When is it sensible to use assignment instead of job?

The words assignment and job can be used in similar contexts, but assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is chore a more appropriate choice than job?

While in some cases nearly identical to job, chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

In what contexts can duty take the place of job?

The words duty and job are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When would stint be a good substitute for job?

While the synonyms stint and job are close in meaning, stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When could task be used to replace job?

The meanings of task and job largely overlap; however, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

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Recent Examples of job
Noun
Neither party is doing a better job at reducing crime. —Christopher S. Warshaw, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025 Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable. —Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
This is likely because most ATS relies on artificial intelligence to track keywords in resumes and compares it to job descriptions to help narrow the applicant pool to only the most qualified candidates. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024 The defendant in that case, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and co-conspirators compromised the identities of more than 60 people living in the US and used their personal information to get North Koreans IT jobs across more than 300 US companies. —Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for job
Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
  1. position
  2. task
  3. mission
  4. role
  5. headache
  6. partner
  7. employment
  8. duty
Noun
  • Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • A day after a 10th inning walk-off win followed by an 18-run outburst in their doubleheader sweep of St. Louis, the Red Sox offense was undoubtedly a bit tired, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of position
Noun
  • RuPaul was faced with one of the toughest tasks in Drag Race her-story across Friday night's grand finale, with four of Mama Ru's season 17 finalists representing one of the strongest collective casts the show has seen since its 2009 debut.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Maggie Friar then faced the unimaginable task of sharing the news of Aaron's death with their two younger daughters.
    — Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of task
Noun
  • But part of it, too, was another vote of confidence in the do-it-all player who has become central to everything about the Tigers’ mission.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Saturday's launch was SpaceX's 42nd Falcon 9 mission of 2025.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of mission
Noun
  • Coach Scott Arniel likes to refer to him as a Swiss Army knife for his ability to play any role that the coaches ask of him.
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Rubio said the Europeans had a central role to play in any peace pact, especially as their Russia sanctions over which Washington has no control would likely need to be lifted to secure an accord.
    — Bart H. Meijer and Gabriel Stargardter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of role
Noun
  • Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.
    — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
  • Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of headache
Verb
  • The company aims to give these abilities a boost by partnering with Google Cloud.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Casting is through Susanne Scheel (Past Lives), with Indiana Productions partnering for the Italian shoot.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of partner
Noun
  • The dual-mandate of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, set by Congress, is to maximize employment while keeping prices stable, targeting a 2 percent rate of inflation.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Huge capital allocation has not created productivity gains, employment growth, or income opportunities for the Chinese population.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of employment
Noun
  • What public programs, and civic duties and privileges, are different groups eligible for? Citizen Green-card holder Long-term visa Short-term visa No valid visa Are you allowed to vote, or run for office, in federal and state elections?
    — Albert Sun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The administration, early Wednesday, levied a 104 percent import tax on the nation after China imposed a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on the U.S. following the president’s announcement of new duties last week.
    — Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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