B2nounformalwork
US/ˌpɜːr.sənˈel/
UK/ˌpɜː.sənˈel/
the people who work for a company or organization, or who serve in the armed forces
In context
Only authorized personnel are allowed to enter this area.
The hospital urgently needs more trained medical personnel for its new wing.
Military personnel were sent to help with the flood rescue.
Words that go with personnel
adjective + noun
- military personnelMilitary personnel get free medical care at the base.
- medical personnelMedical personnel arrived at the scene within minutes.
- authorized personnelThe server room is open to authorized personnel only.
- key personnelThe company offered bonuses to keep key personnel.
- trained personnelOnly trained personnel should operate this machine.
noun + noun
- security personnelSecurity personnel checked every bag at the entrance.
- personnel departmentSend your application to the personnel department.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company hired ten new personnels.Correct: The company hired ten new staff members.