staff

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

staffs

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

staff

past (v2)

staffed

past participle (v3)

staffed

present participle

staffing

3rd person singular

staffs

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.

   • The case was that of a murder. It had an element of mystery about it, however, which was puzzling the authorities. A turban and loincloth soaked in blood had been found; also a staff.

2. 2.A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.

3. 3.People employed by a business or other organisation.

   • The company has taken on 1600 more highly-paid staff.
   • The company employed 10 new members of staff this month.
   • It turns out that, in journalistic terms, and especially at the FT, where many staff see out their entire careers, seven years is nothing.

4. 4.A mixture of plaster and fibre used as a temporary exterior wall covering.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

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Academic

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Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• faculty