head count
Definition
Noun: - A count of the number of people present: The act or result of counting individuals in a group, gathering, or organization to determine the total number.
Usage
The term "head count" is used to refer to the specific number of people in a defined group. It is often conducted for practical purposes such as logistics, safety, resource allocation, or official records. It functions as a compound noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The teacher did a quick head count to make sure all the students were on the bus.
- We need an accurate head count for the meeting to order enough lunches.
- The official head count of employees is 250.
Advanced Usage
- "To do/take a head count": This is the standard phrase for the action of counting people.
- The tour guide will take a head count before we leave the museum.
Variants and Related Words
- Headcount (noun): An alternative, often single-word spelling with the same meaning.
- The department's headcount has increased this quarter.
Synonyms
- Tally: A count or total.
- Census: An official count or survey of a population (typically on a larger, formal scale).
Noun
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number of people in a particular group
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