noun Uncommon

staffing

Staffing (noun) means the process of hiring and organising the people needed to run something. Example: “Staffing shortages delayed the store's opening.”

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noun

The process of hiring and organising the people needed to run something.

"Staffing shortages delayed the store's opening."

"The hospital reviewed its staffing levels after the surge in patients."

How to use staffing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow an organisation hires and arranges its workers.

Common pairings

staffing levels staffing agency staffing shortage

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

staffings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “staffing” mean?

The word “staffing” means the process of hiring and organising the people needed to run something. In plain terms, how an organisation hires and arranges its workers.

How do you use “staffing” in a sentence?

Here is “staffing” used in a sentence: “Staffing shortages delayed the store's opening.”

What part of speech is “staffing”?

“Staffing” is a noun.

Is “staffing” a common word?

“Staffing” is an uncommon word in modern English.