workforce (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

Also written: work force. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

The people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area, or in a particular firm or industry.

Examples

• The factory's workforce is highly skilled.

• Automation is changing the nature of the workforce.

• The government is investing in training programs to boost the national workforce.

Synonyms of workforce

Words with a similar meaning to workforce:

• staff
• employees
• personnel
• labor

Antonyms of workforce

Words with the opposite meaning to workforce:

• unemployed
• idle

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