Staff (Noun)
Meaning 1
A rod carried as a symbol.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hiker used a sturdy staff to navigate the rocky terrain.
- The elderly woman relied on her staff to help her walk after her hip replacement surgery.
- The park ranger carried a staff to help him traverse the dense forest.
- The blind man tapped his way down the sidewalk with the aid of his white staff.
- The shepherd used his staff to guide his flock across the green meadow.
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Meaning 4
Personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task; "the hospital has an excellent nursing staff"; "the general relied on his staff to make routine decisions".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The company's management staff worked closely with the marketing team to launch the new product.
- The hospital has an excellent nursing staff that provides top-notch care to its patients.
- The general relied on his staff to make routine decisions while he focused on strategic planning.
- The university's administrative staff is responsible for handling student records and processing applications.
- The restaurant's wait staff is known for their friendly and attentive service.
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Meaning 5
Building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Meaning 6
The body of teachers and administrators at a school; "the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.