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staff

The correct spelling is staff.

How to pronounce staff

/ˈstæf/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
  2. 2.(plural staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
  3. 3.(plural staff or staffs) The employees of a business.
  4. 4.A mixture of plaster and fibre used as a temporary exterior wall covering.W
  5. 5.A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office.

verb

  1. 1.To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.

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