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The correct spelling is jobbed.

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verb

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The correct spelling is jobbed. To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire. For example: "We wanted to sell a turnkey plant, but they jobbed out the contract to small firms."

Usage Examples

We wanted to sell a turnkey plant, but they jobbed out the contract to small firms.

to job a carriage

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire.
  2. 2.To work as a jobber.
  3. 3.To take the loss.
  4. 4.To buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in.
  5. 5.(often with out) To subcontract a project or delivery in small portions to a number of contractors.

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