English Words Starting With J

• job action

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌæk.ʃən/A temporary, organized action by employees (often through a union) to pressure an employer without a full strike.
• job analysis

  nounmedium
  /dʒɒb əˈnæləsɪs/The systematic process of collecting and analyzing detailed information about the tasks, duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a specific job or role within an organization.
• job bank

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌbæŋk/A centralised database or repository of available job listings, typically maintained by a government agency, employment service, or large organisation.
• job case

  nounMedium
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌkeɪs/The specific circumstances, conditions, or requirements pertaining to a particular employment position or professional task.
• job classification

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/A formal system for categorizing positions within an organization based on the work performed, responsibilities, skills required, and qualifications.
• job control language

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈdʒɒb kənˌtrəʊl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/A specialized scripting language used to instruct an operating system on how to execute a batch job or manage resources.
• job corps

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌkɔː/A United States government-funded education and vocational training program for young adults, designed to prepare them for stable employment.
• job description

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒɒb dɪˌskrɪpʃən/A written statement that lists the duties, responsibilities, conditions, and qualifications required for a specific job.
• job enlargement

  nounLow-Mid
  /dʒɒb ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt/A management practice of increasing the scope and number of tasks within a job role.
• job evaluation

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒɒb ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/A formal, systematic process of assessing and comparing the relative worth or value of jobs within an organization to establish fair pay structures.
• job lot

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌlɒt/A mixed collection of items sold or bought together as a single unit, often at a reduced price.
• job market

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌmɑːkɪt/The economic environment where workers seek employment and employers seek workers.
• job order

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌɔː.dər/A formal document or instruction issued to authorize and describe a specific task, project, or piece of work to be completed, typically within manufacturing, construction, or service industries.
• job printer

  nounLow-frequency compound noun; specialised/archaic in general use.
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌprɪn.tər/A person or business that prints short-run, customised, or individual printing jobs, as opposed to long-run publications.
• job rotation

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈdʒɒb rəʊˈteɪʃən/A management practice in which employees are moved between different jobs or roles within an organisation at planned intervals.
• job satisfaction

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/A sense of fulfilment and contentment derived from one's employment.
• job seeker

  nounB2-C1
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌsiː.kər/A person who is actively looking for employment, especially in a formal capacity.
• job setter

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌset.ə/A person or system that establishes the parameters, standards, or sequence for work tasks in a production or manufacturing environment.
• job sharing

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌʃeə.rɪŋ/A work arrangement where the responsibilities and hours of a single full-time position are divided between two or more part-time employees.
• job shop

  nounC1/C2 (Business/Technical)
  /ˈdʒɒb ˌʃɒp/A manufacturing or production facility that handles small custom batches, where each order is unique and processed according to specific customer requirements.

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