Recruitment Meaning
/rɪˈkruːt.mənt /Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.
nounA style or process of recruiting.
Sentence Examples
The war was very unpopular, so recruitment of new soldiers became difficult.
The recruitment team looked for promising employees.
Widespread obesity makes Trump's military recruitment goals a challenge.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's ____ process was very long, involving many interviews and tests.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ process involved three rounds of interviews and a practical assessment exercise.
Word Origin & History
From recruit + -ment. French recrutement.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"'The recruitment of 72 new drivers means that we will have the resource to deliver additional services' said the spokesman."
— 2019 October, Rhodri Clark, “TfW seeks PRM derogation for Class 37 sets”, in Modern Railways, page 87:
"Tebow's and Bradford's production and leadership are undeniable, but their recruitments, offenses and personalities are vastly different."
— 2009 January 7, Pete Thamel, “Tebow and Bradford: Different Ways to Reach Summit”, in New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's ____ process was very long, involving many interviews and tests.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ process involved three rounds of interviews and a practical assessment exercise.