jobidentifier
nounUK /ˈdʒɒb aɪˌdɛntɪfaɪə/
US /ˈdʒɑːb aɪˌdɛntɪfaɪər/
A job identifier is a special name or number that helps people tell one job apart from another.
The worker wrote the job identifier on the form so everyone knew which task it was.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A unique string used by a computer system to track a background task or process.
The scheduler stored the job identifier to check whether the print task had finished.
3. A reference number assigned to a work order in a maintenance or service system.
Please quote the job identifier when you call about your repair.
4. An internal code that links a payroll or recruitment record to a specific position.
The recruiter searched by job identifier to find all applicants for that role.