headcount

Thân thiện

The teacher takes a headcount of the students in the classroom.

Definition

Noun: 1. The number of people in a particular group: A count of individuals present or belonging to a specific group, organization, or location at a given time.

Usage

The word "headcount" is used to refer to the total number of people. It is often used in formal or business contexts to discuss staffing, attendance, or population figures. It is typically a singular noun.

Examples

• The manager requested a daily headcount of employees in the office.
• The official headcount for the event was 250 attendees.
• We need to reduce the department's headcount by 10% next quarter.

Advanced Usage

• "To do a headcount": To actively count the number of people present.
  • The teacher did a quick headcount to ensure all the students were on the bus.

Variants and Related Words

• Headcount reduction (noun phrase): The act of reducing the number of employees; layoffs.
  • The company announced a headcount reduction of 500 positions.

Synonyms

• Tally: A total number or count.
• Census: An official count or survey of a population.
• Roll call: The calling of a list of names to determine who is present.

Học thuật

Noun

1. number of people in a particular group

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