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human-resource

UKUS

Definitions

n.

The people who make up an organization's workforce; (HR) the department managing them.

人力资源;(HR)人事/人力资源部门。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humanearth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
resourceone who, relating to
=human-resource

human + resource = people treated as an organization's resource. Usually plural (human resources) and often shortened to HR.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Contact human resources if you have questions about your contract.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralhuman resources
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