human resources

plural noun

1
: personnel sense 1a
hiring more human resources
2
: personnel sense 2
Human resources will contact you about your interview.
the company's human resources department

Examples of human resources in a Sentence

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His job is to prevent looting and destruction, but that task requires substantial human resources that are not always in sufficient supply. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024 In particular, an increasing number of directors possess international, human resources and cybersecurity expertise. Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The resolution, which passed unanimously, places commendations into the human resources files of 14 city employees. Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024 The priorities for the new office include using generative AI for command and control, autonomous drones, intelligence, weapons testing and even for enterprise management like financial systems and human resources. Brad Dress, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for human resources 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of human resources was in 1915

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“Human resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20resources. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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