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The correct spelling is staff.
How to pronounce staff
/ˈstæf/
nounIPA: /ˈstæf/
Say it like: Sta-ff
The correct spelling is staff. (plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking. For example: "The company employed 10 new members of staff this month."
Usage Examples
“The company employed 10 new members of staff this month.”
“a constable's staff”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
- 2.(plural staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
- 3.(plural staff or staffs) The employees of a business.
- 4.A mixture of plaster and fibre used as a temporary exterior wall covering.W
- 5.A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office.
verb
- 1.To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.
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