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subcontracting
This term describes a hierarchical delegation of labor where a primary contractor shifts specific responsibilities to a secondary party. It carries a professional, corporate connotation, often associated with efficiency, risk management, or specialized expertise. In industrial contexts, it suggests a fragmented workflow where the main entity retains oversight while the subcontractor handles the execution.
As a noun, the word functions as a gerund or a mass noun referring to the general business practice. Because it describes an abstract process or a systemic approach to labor, it is treated as uncountable and does not typically take a plural form. One would refer to the practice of subcontracting rather than multiple subcontractings.
Meanings
Examples
The company is subcontracting the electrical work to a local firm.
We should consider subcontracting the software development to speed up the launch.
I wonder if subcontracting this part of the project will actually save us money.
The main contractor is responsible for all subcontracting arrangements on site.
The main contractor is responsible for all subcontracting arrangements on site.
Stop subcontracting everything and start building your own internal team.
Subcontracting allows the firm to handle more projects simultaneously.
The legal team is reviewing the subcontracting agreement for any hidden risks.
They are using a subcontracting model to manage the logistics of the event.