job specification
/dʒɒb sɪspriːˈkeɪʃən/ · job.spec.i.fi.cation
noun
- A detailed description of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with a particular job or position. The job specification for the marketing manager position included a list of key performance indicators and expected outcomes.
- A set of requirements or qualifications that a candidate must meet in order to be considered for a job or position. The job specification for the software engineer role included a bachelor's degree in computer science and at least 5 years of experience in the field.
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Did you know? The concept of job specifications has been in use since the early 20th century, with the first recorded use of the term dating back to 1911 in the United States.