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job
/dʒɒb/
paid work or employment
She applied for a job at a tech company.
She submitted an application to work at a technology firm.
formal
A paid position of regular employment.
He landed a job as a software engineer.
He secured a position as a software engineer.
Often used in formal contexts like resumes, job listings, and professional discussions.
informal
A task or duty that needs to be completed.
I have a job to finish before the meeting.
I have a task to complete before the meeting.
In informal contexts, 'job' can refer to any task, not necessarily paid work.
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Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'job' in formal contexts to refer to paid employment, and in informal contexts to refer to tasks or duties.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Always use 'job' to refer to paid work in formal settings.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'jobbe,' possibly from Dutch 'jobben' (to work) or French 'job' (a piece of work).
Usage Notes
The term 'job' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal settings, it refers to paid employment, while in informal contexts, it can refer to any task or duty.
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