Hiring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /haɪə.ɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hiring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of hire.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of hire.
More Meanings
- The act by which an employee is hired.
- (historical) A fair or market where servants were engaged.
Example Sentences
hirings and firings
Even the most seasoned analysts of British politics were struck by the brutality of Ms. May’s hirings and firings.
Word Forms
- hirings
Synonyms for hiring
Depending on context, synonyms include engagement, employment, hire.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include employment, engagement, employ, staffing, resourcing, recruiting.
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