Sample sentences for PERSONNEL

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Definition

the people expected to obey orders in an organization — such as employees of a firm or soldiers in the military

More rarely, Personnel may refer to the department of a firm that deals with what today is more commonly called Human Resources and which acts as a company-wide interface with employees. See the related Wikipedia article for a discussion.

the records of military personnel

personnel = the people expected to obey orders in an organization — such as employees of a firm or soldiers in the military

the troops and support personnel in Afghanistan
The company has highly trained personnel.
the treaty regarding anti-personnel weapons
Each day he met with other law-enforcement personnel, and they would map out a plan of action.
Dave Eggers -- Zeitoun

personnel = the people expected to obey orders in an organization

Everybody was shined and sharp. I hadn't realized that I wasn't until I saw the personnel around the hospital.
Walter Dean Myers -- Fallen Angels

personnel = the people expected to obey orders in an organization

responsible for allocating currency, equipment and personnel for special tasks.
John Le Carre -- The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

personnel = employees of an organization

For instance, a Tuesday afternoon was a serious challenge because there were few shoppers around and it was easy for store personnel to spot any suspicious actions.
Robert Cormier -- I Am the Cheese

personnel = employees

A hand-painted sign said PFC PERSONNEL ONLY.
James Dashner -- The Kill Order
I don't think people realize how much equipment and personnel we have to hide when we hunt.
Willie & Korie Robertson -- The Duck Commander Family
I'm going to need all medical personnel to report with me to the hospital wing."
Kiera Cass -- The Selection
The estimate of how much a wounded migrant costs the nearest hospital comes from personnel at the Hospital Civil in Arriaga, Mexico.
Sonia Nazario -- Enrique's Journey
"I am applying for the job listed in this morning's Chronicle and I'd like to be presented to your personnel manager."
Maya Angelou -- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Fidel Ruiz (on the ground being attended by medical personnel below left) learned firsthand just how fast.
W. William Winokur -- The Perfect Game
I was Our Lady's Head of Trauma; we were blessed with new resources and more personnel.
Abraham Verghese -- Cutting for Stone
"You know, I shop this store quite often," Helen told a personnel clerk.
Gish Jen -- Typical American
No hospital personnel was in sight: I walked eagerly down the aisles of cots looking from face to face.
Corrie ten Boom -- The Hiding Place
I don't think there's anyone there who knows my real name, except maybe the people in personnel.
Sharon M. Draper -- Tears of a Tiger
Who knows what these people are up to, but we can't waste a second now I'll go tell operating personnel to stand their ground, no matter what."
James Dashner -- The Death Cure
Then she sent me up to talk to the personnel director, which gave me hope—like maybe I passed the first test.
Melody Carlson -- Becoming Me

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