division of labor
noun phrase
: the breakdown of labor into its components and their distribution among different persons, groups, or machines to increase productive efficiency
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One such shift is the distinction in that there is a different division of labor.
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Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The global division of labor, in which Africa exported commodities while richer economies drove manufacturing and technology, was treated as both natural and efficient.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
The result points toward a new division of labor.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This division of labor shortens the time from target detection to action across the kill chain.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
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Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The global division of labor, in which Africa exported commodities while richer economies drove manufacturing and technology, was treated as both natural and efficient.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
The result points toward a new division of labor.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This division of labor shortens the time from target detection to action across the kill chain.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for division of labor
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“Division of labor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/division%20of%20labor. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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