work force

/wərk fɔrs/
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Other forms: work forces

Definitions of work force
  1. noun
    the force of workers available
    synonyms: hands, manpower, men, workforce
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    types:
    complement, full complement
    number needed to make up a whole force
    company, ship's company
    crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
    type of:
    force, personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
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