Definition

The group of people who work for a company, organization, or country.

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce to meet the growing demand for its products.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new workforce policies at our company?

Yeah, I read they’re trying to improve conditions for everyone.

I think it's great; a happy workforce is a productive one.

Absolutely, it makes such a difference in the overall atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Workforce** → It is formed from "work" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning physical or mental effort) and "force" (from Latin *fortis*, meaning strong or powerful). The word "workforce" refers to the group of people engaged in work, emphasizing their strength and capability in performing tasks.

Memory Tip

Think of 'work' as the effort people put in and 'force' as their strength — together, they describe a strong group of people engaged in tasks.

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