head count

American  

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.

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Example Sentences

Investors fear AI will eliminate entire companies and jobs, not just reduce head count, affecting sectors like software and finance.

From Barron's

“It’s no longer just about growth at all costs, grow your head count as much as possible,” said Deon Nicholas, co-founder and chairman of AI customer service startup Forethought.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 17-year-old agency has grown its head count steadily from two people to 10.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said its technology “is enabling its customers’ internal operations to scale freight volumes by 300% to 400% without a corresponding increase in operational head count.”

From The Wall Street Journal

After a quick head count to make sure everyone is safe, I turn back around.

From Literature

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