Nonjob
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A position that is ostensibly a job but does not involve useful or meaningful work.
"Sure, reengineering is supposed to be about improving efficiency and workflows. But it also works pretty well to get rid of nonperformers. Just park them in nonjobs, and periodically sweep the nonjobs out with a reengineering study."
Adjective
- 1 Not relating to a person's job. not-comparable
"the effect of disability on nonjob activities"
Example
More examples"Sure, reengineering is supposed to be about improving efficiency and workflows. But it also works pretty well to get rid of nonperformers. Just park them in nonjobs, and periodically sweep the nonjobs out with a reengineering study."
Etymology
From non- + job.
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