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
Examples of division of labor in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The division of labor will see Hon Hai providing the hardware that will form the basis of the EV, while Sharp will be responsible for the design and development of the interior space and functions.
—
Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Absent this wildly sophisticated division of labor, 747s wouldn’t exist.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
There is no cook schedule and no formal division of labor.
—Belle Cushing, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Even in cases where women are now breadwinners, the division of labor at home has barely budged, according to another 2023 Pew Research Center survey.
—Jessica Dickler,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for division of labor 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Absent this wildly sophisticated division of labor, 747s wouldn’t exist.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
There is no cook schedule and no formal division of labor.
—Belle Cushing, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Even in cases where women are now breadwinners, the division of labor at home has barely budged, according to another 2023 Pew Research Center survey.
—Jessica Dickler,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for division of labor
Dictionary Entries Near division of labor
Cite this Entry
“Division of labor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/division%20of%20labor. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share