personnel
word
Definition
Personnel means the people who work for an organization, company, or military unit. It is often used in formal or administrative contexts rather than everyday casual speech.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable collective noun: say 'hospital personnel' or 'military personnel,' not 'personnels.' It is more formal than 'staff,' and in many workplaces 'HR' is more common than the older phrase 'personnel department.'
Example Sentences
Only authorized personnel can enter this room.
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We’re short on personnel this week, so everyone’s covering extra shifts.
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The issue isn’t the plan itself—we just don’t have enough personnel to pull it off.
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The hospital needs more personnel at night.
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The company trains new personnel every month.
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Security personnel stopped us at the gate and checked our IDs.
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