English Explanatory Dictionary

subcontract

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
noun
  1. A portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

subcontract subcontracts subcontracting subcontracted

Etymology

From sub- + contract.

Synonyms

farm out outsource

Derived words

subcontractable subcontractee subcontractor
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