C1noun formal 3K

Personnel

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌpɜːsəˈnel/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/"]/

Meaning of Personnel

the people who work for an organization or one of the armed forces

In simple words: The people who work for an organization.

Personnel in a sentence

• The company hired additional personnel to manage the increased workload.
• All personnel must wear their identification badges while on the premises.
• Personnel from the IT department will be available to resolve technical issues.
• The military personnel were deployed to the border to maintain security.
• Hospital personnel are trained to handle emergency situations efficiently.

How to use Personnel

Used mainly in business or official contexts to refer to staff or employees. Avoid using in casual conversations, as it may sound too formal.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'person' in the word; it represents people in a team.

Related words

Collocations with Personnel

• experienced
• professional
• qualified
• be in
• work in
• department
• office
• director

Synonyms for Personnel

• staff
• employees
• workforce
• human resources
• team

Opposites of Personnel

• outsiders
• public
• nonstaff

Common mistakes with Personnel

• Confusing with 'personal', which refers to individual or private matters.
• Using 'personnel' as a singular noun, whereas it is always plural.

Frequently asked questions about Personnel

What does Personnel mean?

The people who work for an organization.

What is the definition of Personnel?

the people who work for an organization or one of the armed forces

How do you use Personnel in a sentence?

The company hired additional personnel to manage the increased workload.

Can you give another example of Personnel?

All personnel must wear their identification badges while on the premises.

What are synonyms for Personnel?

Common alternatives include staff, employees, workforce, human resources, team.

What is the opposite of Personnel?

Opposite meanings include outsiders, public, nonstaff.

What words go with Personnel?

It commonly pairs with experienced, professional, qualified, be in, work in, department, office, director.

What are common mistakes when using Personnel?

Confusing with 'personal', which refers to individual or private matters. Using 'personnel' as a singular noun, whereas it is always plural.

How do you pronounce Personnel?

US: /["/ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/"]/, UK: /["/ˌpɜːsəˈnel/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Personnel formal or informal?

"Personnel" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Personnel?

Used mainly in business or official contexts to refer to staff or employees. Avoid using in casual conversations, as it may sound too formal.

What CEFR level is Personnel?

"Personnel" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.