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recruitment

|re-cruit-ment|

B2

/rɪˈkruːtmənt/

(recruit)

hiring process

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
recruitrecruitsrecruitersrecruitingrecruitsrecruitedrecruitedrecruitingrecruiterrecruitable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'recruitment' originates from the French word 'recrutement', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'croître' meant 'to grow'.

Historical Evolution

'recrutement' transformed into the English word 'recruitment' during the 17th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to grow again or replenish', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hiring or enlisting new members'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process of finding and hiring the best-qualified candidate for a job opening, in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The recruitment of new staff is a priority for the company.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35