workforce

Word parts

work + force

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɝk.fors/ or [ˈwɚk.fo̞rs]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular workforce

Plural workforces

1. (countable) A workforce is the total number of people working in an organization or country.
2. (countable) A workforce is the total population of a country that is employed or employable.