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workforce

Pronunciation: [ˈwɜrkˌfɔrs]

Word

Context: “employment”

(noun) the group of people who work for a company or are available to work in a specific area. It’s like all the workers in a factory or in a community who help get things done.

Example

The company is proud to have a diverse workforce with many different backgrounds.

Example

The workforce was reduced because many people were laid off during the economic downturn.

Example

How large is the workforce in this city?

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