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head count

NOUN
number of people in a group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
census
WEAK
bean-counting body count inventory muster nose count poll reckoning repertory roll call roster

Example Sentences

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As of December 2025, according to Meta’s latest reported data, head count had reached 78,865.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Meta has already been significantly scaling back its head count in its Reality Labs division, laying off 1,500 people in January.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Second, software makers must show investors that they can use AI themselves to deliver growth with steady or falling head count.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

ServiceNow shares have fallen 47% this year; UBS notes customer fears of AI-driven head count reductions impacting its CSM segment.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Glasses of warm milk awaited each of them, which Mr. Barrett had placed carefully down after making sure he had an accurate head count.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older