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recruitment

 

[ rɪˈkruːtmənt ]

Noun
Marketing
Context #1 | Noun

job search

The process of finding and hiring the best-qualified candidate for a job opening. Recruitment involves attracting, screening, and selecting suitable candidates for a specific role within an organization. It is a crucial aspect of human resource management.

Synonyms

employment, hiring, staffing

Examples of usage

  • Many companies use recruitment agencies to help them find the right candidates.
  • The recruitment process can be time-consuming but is essential for building a strong team.
Context #2 | Noun

military

The process of enlisting or conscripting people into the armed forces. Recruitment in the military involves attracting individuals to join the army, navy, air force, or other branches of the military.

Synonyms

conscription, draft, enlistment

Examples of usage

  • The army launched a recruitment campaign to increase its numbers.
  • Recruitment for the special forces requires rigorous training and testing.

Translations

Translations of the word "recruitment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recrutamento

🇮🇳 भर्ती

🇩🇪 Rekrutierung

🇮🇩 perekrutan

🇺🇦 рекрутинг

🇵🇱 rekrutacja

🇯🇵 採用 (さいよう)

🇫🇷 recrutement

🇪🇸 reclutamiento

🇹🇷 işe alım

🇰🇷 채용 (채용)

🇸🇦 توظيف

🇨🇿 nábor

🇸🇰 nábor

🇨🇳 招聘 (zhāopìn)

🇸🇮 rekrutiranje

🇮🇸 ráðning

🇰🇿 жұмысқа қабылдау

🇬🇪 დასაქმება

🇦🇿 işə qəbul

🇲🇽 reclutamiento

Word origin

The word 'recruitment' originated from the Latin word 're-' meaning 'again' and 'crescere' meaning 'to grow.' The concept of recruitment has been essential throughout history, especially in times of war when armies needed to increase their numbers. Over time, recruitment has evolved to encompass various industries beyond just the military, becoming a fundamental aspect of modern workforce management.

See also: recruiter, recruiting, recruits.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,785 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.