head count

Or headcount

noun

1. an inventory of people in a group taken by counting individuals.

2. any count of support, strength, etc..

   a head count of senators opposing the bill.

Example Sentences

There are head counts, lockdowns and “segregation” units.

From Los Angeles Times

A head count on Sunday yielded an alarming discovery: Of the several dozen peacocks that make up the local flock, only four could be found on the hotel grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

“I tried my best when we got in there, I was like, ‘All right, let’s get a head count, let’s make sure everyone’s here before we do the first one.’

From Los Angeles Times

The Scotsman newspaper reported Fettes had now opened a consultation process, for both teaching and operational staff, in order to reduce its head count.

From BBC

The executive added that the hiring for the digital side of the business will eventually offset the head count losses for the TV operation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• census