workforce

noun

work·​force ˈwərk-ˌfȯrs How to pronounce workforce (audio)
1
: the workers engaged in a specific activity or enterprise
the factory's workforce
2
: the number of workers potentially assignable for any purpose
the nation's workforce

Examples of workforce in a Sentence

We have a workforce of 2,400 people. the office's entire workforce is devoted to a single project right now
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With higher costs of goods from inflation and supply chain disruption, higher costs of living and rents (especially in Austin), and a thinner workforce demanding and deserving higher wages and more benefits, the cost of meals everywhere has gone up. Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024 The collaboration between humans and AI creates a hybrid workforce capable of outperforming any human-only or AI-only model. Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The Boeing Company announced plans to lay off 184 workers at its Mesa plant amid larger plans to cut 10% of its global workforce. Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024 More Ford news:Ford debunks report of data breach after hacker claims: No threat, customer impact More Ford news:Ford to cut 14% of European workforce amid weak demand for EVs The Michigan Assembly Plant will be down the first two weeks in January to prepare for the model year changeover. Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workforce 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workforce was in 1931

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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workforce. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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workforce

noun
work·​force ˈwərk-ˌfō(ə)rs How to pronounce workforce (audio)
-ˌfȯ(ə)rs
: the workers of a specific activity or business
the factory's workforce

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