subcontractor
pronunciation
How to pronounce subcontractor in British English:
UK [ˌsʌbkənˈtræktə(r)]
How to pronounce subcontractor in American English:
US [sʌbˈkɑntræktə(r)]
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- Noun:
- someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
Word Origin
- subcontractor (n.)
- 1810, from sub- + contractor, or else an agent noun from subcontract.
Example
- 1. Project cost control and subcontractor management .
- 2. Construction and installation services subcontractor .
- 3. The subcontractor warrants that his agents will undertake a solidary obligation to the contractor .
- 4. Supplier shall completely test and verify all boiler instrument & control system with control system subcontractor .
- 5. The subcontracting of any part of the works for which the subcontractor is named in the contract .