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Employing

Verb / eˈmplɔɪɪŋ / / ɪˈmplɔɪɪŋ / Another word for employing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Giving work to someone and paying them for it.

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Common collocations

  • employing staff
  • employing strategies
  • employing resources
  • employing technology
  • employing people
  • employing a method
  • employing a tactic

Word family

verb employ
adjective employable

Usage note

Often used in a business or organizational context. Can imply a more deliberate or strategic use of resources or personnel than simply 'using'.

Example sentences

  1. The factory is employing new workers to meet the increased demand for its products.
  2. She is currently employing a personal trainer to help her get in shape.
  3. The restaurant is employing a new chef to improve the quality of its food.
  4. The company is employing new technology to improve its production processes.
  5. The government is employing measures to reduce unemployment rates.

Quotes

  • I'm not a businessman; I'm a business, man! Let me handle my business, damn! (Jay-Z)
  • The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. (Sun Tzu)
  • Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were. (David Rockefeller)

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