staffing
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: staffings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
the practice of hiring and firing staff
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The personnel required for some project.
Noun
Examples
In accordance with an agreement made in 1855, "the Junction Station" (Coaley) was erected at the expense of the Dursley Company, which also paid for the staffing of it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “staffing” mean?
the practice of hiring and firing staff
Is “staffing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.