noun
- the total number of people in a group or organization
Examples
- The company reduced its headcount by 200 employees.
- We need an accurate headcount for the conference dinner.
- The school’s headcount has increased by 15% this year.
- Please provide a headcount of all attendees by Friday.
- The department’s headcount includes both full-time and part-time staff.
- Due to budget cuts, they’re freezing the headcount until next quarter.