workforce
noun
work·force
ˈwərk-ˌfȯrs 
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
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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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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Ravens coach John Harbaugh addresses WR Zay Flowers’ availability for Bills game
Ravens coach John Harbaugh addresses WR Zay Flowers' availability for Bills game
Wes Moore committed to rebuilding the state government workforce.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
The bottom line: In the last two years, the state has seen greater collaboration between state agencies, universities and businesses in areas like workforce development and economic planning.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
People with highly sedentary jobs — that’s about 80% of the US workforce — face a significantly higher risk of insomnia, according to a new study.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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workforce
noun
work·force
ˈwərk-ˌfō(ə)rs
-ˌfȯ(ə)rs
: the workers of a specific activity or business
the factory's workforce
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