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Definition of staffing

staffing

/ˈstæf.ɪŋ/
staf · fing
Plural:staffings
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Past Simple:staffed
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Past Participle:staffed
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Present Participle:staffing
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staffing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process of recruiting, hiring, and assigning personnel to fulfill roles within an organization or project.

Example

"The human resources department is responsible for the staffing of the new regional office."

2

The number and composition of employees working in an organization or department at a given time.

Example

"Inadequate staffing on the night shift led to delays in customer support."

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• verb

1

To provide an organization, business, or project with a group of workers or employees (present participle of staff).

Example

"The agency is currently staffing the event with experienced hospitality workers."

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• Rhymes for staffing

• Nearby Words

stadium
staff
staffer
staffing
staffroom
stag
stage

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Staffing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/staffing
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