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Personnel

Verb / ˌpɜ:sʌˈnel / Another word for personnel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Personnel refers to the people who work for a particular company or organization.

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Common collocations

  • military personnel
  • medical personnel
  • key personnel
  • all personnel
  • senior personnel
  • new personnel
  • assigned personnel
  • security personnel

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Usage note

Personnel is a collective noun and is typically used in the plural sense, referring to a group of people. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in military or organizational settings.

Example sentences

  1. The personnel in the store were very helpful.
  2. The personnel department is responsible for hiring new employees.
  3. The military personnel are trained to be very disciplined.
  4. The company's personnel policies are very strict.
  5. The personnel on the ship all worked together to keep it running smoothly.

Quotes

  • 'The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.' - Theodore Roosevelt
  • 'The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.' - Phil Jackson
  • 'Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.' - Michael Jordan

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