Subcontract
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Subcontract is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
More Meanings
- A portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn.
Example Sentences
2010, Cristina T. Chaplain, Defense Acquisitions: Additional Guidance Needed to Improve Visibility into the Structure and Management of Major Weapon System Subcontracts, US Government Accountability Office Once the prime contract has been awarded, “major” subcontractors typically remain the same over the life cycle of the program—from development to production—even if the subcontracts were originally competed.
Word Forms
- subcontracts
- subcontracting
- subcontracted
Synonyms for subcontract
Depending on context, synonyms include outsource, job.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include job, outsourced, outsource, outsourcing, subcontractor, contract.
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