Akademik

the force of workers available (Freq. 1)

1. : the workers engaged in a specific activity

2. : the number of workers potentially assignable for any purpose

1. the total number of workers in a specific undertaking: a holiday for the company's work force.

2. the total number of persons employed or employable: a sharp increase in the nation's work force. Also, workforce. Also called labor force.

[1940-45]

work force,

1. a) the number of workers employed, as in an area, industry, or plant. b) the number potentially available for such employment.

2. the group of workers in a specific plant or activity.

(also workforce) n. [treated as sing. or pl.] the people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area or in a particular company or industry