workforce
noun
the total number of workers in a specific undertaking.
workforces
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pluralof workforce.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some workforces have raised concerns about staff members leaving jobs due to burnout, including midwifery and teaching.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Businesses aren’t hiring lots of people, but they are extremely reluctant to shrink their workforces with sales rising and the economy still expanding.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Some have offered dire warnings about the potential long-term effect of AI on workforces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Tech companies such as Meta, Amazon, Oracle and others have been slashing their global workforces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
OpenAI recently hired Denise Dresser, the former Slack CEO, as chief revenue officer, tasking her with growing sales among large businesses looking to adopt AI tools in their workforces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
