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Definition of subcontracting

subcontracting

/ˌsʌb.kənˈtræk.tɪŋ/
sub · con · tract · ing
Past Simple:subcontracted
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Past Participle:subcontracted
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Present Participle:subcontracting
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subcontracting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of assigning part of the obligations and tasks under a contract to an external business or individual.

Example

"The construction firm relies heavily on subcontracting for specialized electrical and plumbing work."

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• verb

1

To employ an outside firm or person to do work as part of a larger project (present participle of subcontract).

Example

"They are subcontracting the software testing phase to an independent agency."

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• Rhymes for subcontracting

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subcontracting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subcontracting
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