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

Example Sentences

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 Active military personnel and veterans receive two free tickets. —

The Courier-Journal, 26 June 2023 Blinken also added that the US had contact with Russian officials about the safety of US personnel and citizens in the region. —

Courtney McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2023 The county recently closed its investigation but has not released the results citing laws that protect personnel matters. —

Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023 Until the ejection seat problems are deemed fixed, Air Force personnel legally can’t fly the planes—or even receive them—which holds up the process of issuing a production contract. —

Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2023 The Forest Service is responsible for maintaining and overseeing more than 250 miles of trails in the area, but limited budget and personnel have created a work backlog. —

The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2023 Michael Jordan may have agreed to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, but the team’s general manager, Mitch Kupchak, has said that Jordan will have the final say on personnel matters through the draft and free agency. —

Kevin Scarbinsky | , al, 22 June 2023 The Navy personnel and equipment support the unified command led by the U.S. Coast Guards, which is coordinating rescue and recovery efforts along with Canadian forces and vessel’s parent company, OceanGate Expeditions. —

Time, 20 June 2023 Shortly after, the pilot came on the intercom to inform the passengers that another plane struck their back tail. Video that Wilson recorded from inside the plane shows several emergency trucks and personnel by the aircraft. —

Sara Smart, CNN, 16 June 2023 See More

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