PERSONNEL

force, personnel

(noun) group of people willing to obey orders; “a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

personnel (uncountable)

Employees; office staff.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with personal.

Source: Wiktionary


Per`son`nel", n. Etym: [F. See Personal.]

Definition: The body of persons employed in some public service, as the army, navy, etc.; -- distinguished from matériel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 June 2025

DISPIRITEDLY

(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”


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Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.

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