(computing) A task, or series of tasks, carried out in batch mode (especially on a mainframe computer).
(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A sudden thrust or stab; a jab.
A public transaction done for private profit; something performed ostensibly as a part of official duty, but really for private gain; a corrupt official business.
Any affair or event which affects one, whether fortunately or unfortunately.
A thing (often used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one cannot recall).
Verb
(intransitive) To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire.
(intransitive) To work as a jobber.
(intransitive, professional wrestling slang) To take the loss.
(transitive, trading) To buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in.
(transitive, often with out) To subcontract a project or delivery in small portions to a number of contractors.
(intransitive) To seek private gain under pretence of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.