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Definition of workforce

workforce

/ˈwɜːrk.fɔːrs/
work · force
Plural:workforces
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The company is investing heavily in training programs to help its workforce adapt to new technologies."

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• Nearby Words

worker
workfare
workflow
workforce
workgirl
workgroup
workhorse

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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