English · Work & Business
headcount
/ˈhed.kaʊnt/
[/ˈhed.kaʊnt/]
number of employees
Advancednoun
Definition
The total number of people employed by a company or working in a particular group.
Example
The company plans to increase its headcount by hiring fifty new engineers this year.
The company plans to increase its headcount by hiring fifty new engineers this year.
Etymology
A compound of 'head' (used to count people, as with cattle) and 'count'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business and human resources.