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recruitment

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈkruːtmənt/

KK: /rɪˈkruːtmənt/

noun
Definition

The process of finding and hiring new people for a job or position in a company or organization.


Example

The recruitment process for the new software engineers will begin next month.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new recruitment process at your company?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard they're looking for more diverse candidates this time.
Sloth A
That sounds promising! I think a better recruitment strategy can really help them.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's important to bring in fresh perspectives.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hiring
enlistment
selection
Antonyms
dismissal
separation
exodus
Root Explanation

Recruitment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "crescere" (meaning to grow). The word refers to the process of growing or increasing the number of people in a group or organization, particularly in a workforce.

Memory Tip

Think of 'growing again' — 're-' means again, and 'crescere' means to grow. This helps you remember that recruitment is about increasing the number of people.

Visually Confused Words
recitement
requitement
encrustment
remitment
refitment
recumbent
rebutment
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