English Explanatory Dictionary

workforce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. All the workers employed by a specific organization or state, or on a specific project.
  2. The total population of a country or region that is employed or employable.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-workforce.wav /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɜːk.foəs/

Word forms

workforce workforces work force

Etymology

From work + force.

Synonyms

manpower jobforce labour force human resources liveware personnel staff workforce Any plural of the meronyms
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