manpower

noun

Definition of manpowernext
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks

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Recent Examples of manpower Organizers made extra effort this year to secure the climb, but at over 13 kilometres, simply lack the manpower to barrier the entire route. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Such tactics also showcase the Ukrainian military’s ongoing experimentation with using drones and robots to offset a Russian military advantage in manpower while also sparing Ukrainian soldiers from making dangerous assaults. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 The country still lacks manpower, cash, and critical infrastructure to endure the next winter. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 In other words, Syrsky takes a manpower-first approach to warfare, while Fedorov takes a technology-first approach to warfare. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 These assessments, which are standard procedure for the Defense Department, cover everything from mission goals and manpower requirements to logistical hurdles and potential risks. — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Air Force personnel at Warner Robins will also test how autonomous systems can support aircraft readiness without increasing manpower demands. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Singapore’s AVs can alleviate manpower constraints by taking over routine and repetitive work. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Closing the Manhattan Bridge, diverting traffic, and managing the safety of staging a zombie apocalypse downtown required the cooperation and manpower of multiple agencies with their own sets of pressing priorities and responsibilities. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
  1. staff
  2. workforce
  3. personnel
  4. pool
Noun
  • Its name is a nod to the staff meal everyone enjoys together before a restaurant service.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The ratings do not consider changes in player personnel or coaching staff.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • The city needs a more coordinated workforce system, stronger employer engagement, clearer pathways into growing industries, and sustained investment in the organizations that help workers navigate them.
    — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The project will also support workforce training and develop the technical knowledge needed to rebuild commercial-scale mineral processing capacity.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of workforce
Noun
  • More than 4,000 personnel are battling fires statewide, with crews from 14 states and an Australian team assisting.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The ratings do not consider changes in player personnel or coaching staff.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of personnel
Noun
  • The interiors have been completely renovated to allow more sunlight into the living spaces, and outside, there’s a landscaped garden, heated pool, and shower.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • The return of pretty nice summer weather will be here Friday in the Philadelphia region, with high temps near 90 (good for pools, beaches and water parks).
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pool

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