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noun

ˈjäb How to pronounce job (audio)
Definition of jobnext
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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
My job was to tell this story in an honest and entertaining way. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Construction is expected to create about 200 jobs, while the project could generate roughly $4 million in property tax revenue for the county and local schools during its first 20 years of operation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 So how can job seekers stand out among the deluge of candidates? — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2026 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
  • Civilian specialists The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron occupies an unusual position within the Air Force’s nuclear mission.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Racing In third position earlier in the evening, the Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Emanuele Pirro Audi R10 went on to win the 11th running of the Petit Le Mans road race at Road Atlanta in 2008.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Mice treated with the grafts also did better on tasks testing their memory and spatial learning.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While living in Dublin, the Holbrookes are assigned to a kind of social worker (Domhnall Gleeson) whose task is to separate them bit by bit.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of task
Noun
  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sustainability is at the core of Mertz’s restaurant’s mission.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mission
Noun
  • That last might be especially true for female human beings who may be more encouraged to have derived an identity based on our role as marital partner or parent.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The case turned into a years-long legal saga, with multiple people convicted of their roles in arranging the hit, including Wendi’s brother, Charlie Adelson, and her mother, Donna.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of role
Noun
  • West Nile symptoms A full 80% of those infected may not show symptoms, but 20% have flu-like symptoms, such as a fever with headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or fatigue.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cole Burston / Getty Images With so many clubs still in the mix, even scoreboard watching can induce a headache.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of headache
Verb
  • Their relationship flipped in August 2019, when Jay-Z announced that Roc Nation, the entertainment company he co-founded, would partner with the NFL.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mackay added that Sony Music Vision was thrilled to partner with YouTube Premium to bring the film to audiences worldwide.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • In fact, the breakeven rate of employment growth, or the number of net new jobs needed each month to keep the unemployment rate steady, actually went slightly negative during the summer and fall of 2025.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal is part of Gates’ broader warning that governments need to prepare now for dramatic changes to employment brought on by AI.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of employment
Noun
  • My duties in washing the dishes mark the exact time and place.
    — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And in 2025, when Mexico raised duties on Chinese autos and steel, China put tariffs on Mexican pecans.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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