personnel

noun

per·son·nel ˌpər-sə-ˈnel

Synonyms of personnel next

: a body of persons usually employed (as in a factory or organization)

personnel plural : persons

: a division of an organization concerned with personnel

Examples of personnel in a Sentence

Women are also underrepresented as police force members, composing less than 13 percent of sworn personnel, despite the proven benefits of having more women in blue, such as less use of excessive force and improved response to domestic violence. —

Cortney Rock, Ms., Winter 2007

When the staff returned to the Oval Office, Bush's mood was upbeat, according to a White House aide who was present (and who, like all White House personnel quoted in this story, follows a policy of not being quoted by name). —

Richard Wolffe et al., Newsweek, 19 June 2006

The doorway that sheltered them from the rain leads to government offices now, but in Franco's time the building was a political prison. Its personnel and their diligent labours earned the place a charming nom de guerre—the House of Screams. —

A. L. Kennedy, On Bullfighting, 1999

The only firm rule is: Armored personnel carriers have the right of way. —

P. J. O'Rourke, Holidays in Hell, 1988

Over 10,000 military personnel were stationed in the country. They've reduced the number of personnel working on the project. Talk to personnel if you have any questions about your health insurance. She's the director of personnel. See More

Recent Examples on the Web During a visit to Derna on Friday, Hifter promised promotions to all military personnel involved in the relief efforts. —

Samy Magdy and Yousef Mourad The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2023 Ducks went from 11 personnel and 5 wide to 12 personnel and a flea flicker 40-yard pass to Troy Franklin. —

oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2023 He was later pronounced dead in the room by medical personnel after CPR was attempted. —

Brie Stimson, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2023 Should the Patriots fall out of playoff contention quickly, these personnel questions will rise to the forefront. —

Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023 January's arrest set off similar violence that killed 30 people in Culiacán, including 10 military personnel. —

CBS News, 16 Sep. 2023 The attorney general is also reporting whether security personnel hired by DocGo mistreated and threatened them, including ordering migrants not to speak with journalists. —

Bobby Caina Calvan, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2023 Its draft cites a study from Singapore in which nearly a third of health care personnel, mostly nurses, said wearing such masks negatively affected their work, causing acne and other problems exacerbated by hot and humid conditions and prolonged shifts. —

Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2023 Police arrested them on a charge of possessing guns that only military personnel are allowed to carry, the publication Punto Norte reported. —

Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023 See More

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