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staff
When referring to employees, the word carries a collective energy, emphasizing a functional unit rather than individual personalities. It suggests a hierarchy and a shared professional purpose, often evoking the atmosphere of a corporate office or a service environment. In its archaic or ceremonial sense, the word evokes images of pilgrimage, magic, or leadership. It transforms a simple tool for balance into a badge of status or a conduit for power, shifting the feeling from mundane utility to solemn authority.
Countable when referring to a physical walking stick or a specific group of employees. Uncountable when referring to the general workforce of a company.
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A group of people employed by an organization to carry out tasks.
"The hotel staff were incredibly helpful during our stay."
A long stick used as a support while walking or as a symbol of authority.
"The wizard leaned on a gnarled wooden staff."
To provide an organization with the necessary number of workers.
"The company needs to staff the new branch by next month."