work force

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work force Meaning of "work force"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the force of workers available

Synonym(s)

manpower, men, workforce

Usage(s):

  1. Although the computers they built quickly fell behind technologically, the work force at Robotron was as skilled as any in the West.
  2. This month, in a work force of 65 million, the number of unemployed is 3,000,000.
  3. They are blaming an overstaffed work force for bringing down profits.
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