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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This division of labor reportedly reduces one of the most physically demanding aspects of solar farm construction.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For the Stars, watch the division of labor between Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley, both top-unit caliber in their own ways.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
This division of labor would, it was believed, remain static.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In theory, women becoming economic agents outside of the home promised a more equal division of labor and opportunity on both professional and domestic fronts.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For the Stars, watch the division of labor between Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley, both top-unit caliber in their own ways.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
This division of labor would, it was believed, remain static.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In theory, women becoming economic agents outside of the home promised a more equal division of labor and opportunity on both professional and domestic fronts.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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 4 Oct. 2025.
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