English · Family & People
workforce
/ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/
[/ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/]
labor force, employees
Advancednoun
Definition
The workforce is all the people who work for a particular company or in a particular country.
Example
The company invested in training so its workforce could adapt quickly to new digital technologies.
The company invested in training so its workforce could adapt quickly to new digital technologies.
Etymology
A compound of 'work' and 'force', dating from the early twentieth century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business and economics for the total body of available or employed workers.