head count
Americannoun
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an inventory of people in a group taken by counting individuals.
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any count of support, strength, etc..
a head count of senators opposing the bill.
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The tech company’s head count shrank by roughly 13% in its previous fiscal year, as it continued to invest in artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
As its head count and profits grew, Jane Street tested a more public persona.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Figma charges on a per-seat basis, factoring in both the total head count and the tier of paid license required to access specific tools.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
By the end of 2025, the agency’s head count was roughly one-quarter smaller than it had been at the start of the year, according to one count.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
I shook my head to clear my vision and made a careful head count.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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