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hiring

 

[ ˈhaɪərɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

job

The action of employing someone or paying someone to do a particular job for a period of time.

Synonyms

employing, engagement, recruitment

Examples of usage

  • Our company is currently hiring new staff for the busy season.
  • She found a hiring notice for a position in the local newspaper.
Context #2 | Noun

recruiting

The process of finding and attracting potential candidates for employment.

Synonyms

employment, recruitment, staffing

Examples of usage

  • The hiring manager is responsible for the hiring process within the company.
  • The hiring team is looking for qualified candidates to join the organization.
Context #3 | Verb

employing

To engage the services of someone for wages or salary.

Synonyms

appoint, engage, recruit

Examples of usage

  • The company is hiring new employees to support the expansion.
  • She was hired as a consultant for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "hiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contratação

🇮🇳 भर्ती

🇩🇪 Einstellung

🇮🇩 perekrutan

🇺🇦 найм

🇵🇱 zatrudnienie

🇯🇵 採用

🇫🇷 embauche

🇪🇸 contratación

🇹🇷 işe alım

🇰🇷 채용

🇸🇦 توظيف

🇨🇿 nábor

🇸🇰 nábor

🇨🇳 招聘

🇸🇮 zaposlovanje

🇮🇸 ráðning

🇰🇿 жалдау

🇬🇪 დასაქმება

🇦🇿 işə qəbul

🇲🇽 contratación

Word origin

The word 'hiring' originates from the Old English word 'hȳrian', meaning 'to employ'. It has been used in the context of employment and recruitment for centuries, evolving to its current form in modern English. The concept of hiring has always been essential for organizations to fulfill their workforce needs and has continued to be a prominent aspect of business operations.

See also: hire, hired, hireling, hirer.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,779 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.