labor force

noun

Synonyms of labor forcenext

Examples of labor force in a Sentence

the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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From one perspective central banks are seen as political institutions that are often the source of macroeconomic instability; from another, the rule followed by the central bank is a fundamental parameter of the economy just like the size of the labor force or the available production technology. Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Undocumented immigrants make up a significant share of the labor force in industries like food service, agriculture, childcare, and construction. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 12 May 2026 An early care and education workforce registry would verify their education, training, experience and employment, helping to sustain their careers and providing policymakers with information to support broader labor force solutions. Robert E. Buchanan, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026 If that happens, the economist warned that the retail sector might undo some of its recent labor force expansion to account for sliding demand. Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for labor force

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labor force was in 1844

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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20force. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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