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 need for investment has already prompted many to explore alternative ownership structures, and industry leaders have been debating how the technology could shrink head count or alter fee structures over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“We’re running a tight ship here,” McDermott said, adding that ServiceNow has kept its head count flat and saved $1 billion in costs by using its autonomous workflow tools internally.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Microsoft is cutting more than 3,000 jobs in its Xbox division, a fifth of the division’s total head count.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
A year ago, he announced that the company would reduce head count in the coming years because of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“If procedure hasn’t changed, they’ll do a quick head count at the first checkpoint, then a second count at the next checkpoint, where they’ll search the interior and undercarriage for any contraband.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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