RECRUITMENT Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

recruitment

noun

Definition of recruitment

as in retrieval

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Relevance

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as in employment

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Recent Examples of recruitment In addition, the department is also experiencing improved officer retention, recruitment, youth engagement, and more, the report stated. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Exposure to different cultures, languages, and perspectives benefits every student, but international recruitment also serves another purpose. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 These strategies include quicker processing turnarounds for contracts with behavioral health organizations and job recruitment, preventative infrastructure maintenance and faster deliveries of social services. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recruitment

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Noun

Storage, caching, vector pipelines, and high-throughput data paths matter because context and retrieval are now foundational to how AI applications and agents operate.

— Harsha Kotikela, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Desperate to find Fluffy, Melissa sought the assistance of a pet retrieval specialist to search the neighborhood and nearby areas.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of retrieval

Noun

The traditional concept of professional security, once anchored in stable, full-time employment and institutional safeguards, is fundamentally outdated.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
David Card, who won a Nobel Prize in 2021 for his work on this subject, documented that this inflow actually prompted a significant increase in new business investment and thus led to a surge in new employment.

— Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

In retail, Walmart has expanded its use of AI across forecasting, inventory replenishment, logistics and supply-chain operations.

— Vinod Bijlani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Whole-home diffusers, because they are calibrated by an HVAC technician at install, run on a more predictable replenishment cycle.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Definition of replenishment

Noun

The Battle of Rhode Island Association says the General Assembly passed legislation which officially allowed for the enlistment of Black and Native American soldiers in February of 1778.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026
The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026

Definition of enlistment

Noun

Perhaps the Canucks will add a veteran defender to push their young blueliners for minutes, or target a reclamation project veteran at a conservative price point.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Former Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson, who had a bounceback 2025-26, and perpetual reclamation project Patrik Laine could also hit the open the market.

— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2026

Definition of reclamation

Noun

That in and of itself wasn’t noteworthy — ice after starts is a regular part of any pitcher’s recovery and arm care.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Pressure is building for standard definitions of stress, resilience and recovery speed, along with more clinical partnerships as regulators pay closer attention.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Definition of recovery

Noun

At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
This includes logistical stressors, from school and daycare pick-up and drop-off, doctors’ appointments, sick kids and elder care, to things like pregnancy accommodations, pumping and menopause.

— Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of appointment

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