recruitment

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of getting people to join the army, navy, or air force.

n. the process of enlisting people for service in the armed forces.

“Military recruitment usually increases during times of national crisis.”

“The government launched a nationwide recruitment drive to bolster the reserve forces ahead of the scheduled training exercises.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the process where new young animals or plants are added to a population.

n. the addition of new individuals to a population through birth, settling, or reaching a certain age/size.

“Marine biologists are worried about the low recruitment of young fish in the reef this year.”

“The study analyzed the recruitment patterns of oak seedlings to determine how local deer populations affected forest regeneration.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. the way the body activates more cells or parts to handle a task, like breathing or hearing.

n. the activation of additional units or cells to perform a physiological function, such as lung aeration or muscle fiber engagement.

“The doctor used a special machine to help with lung recruitment in the patient.”

“Alveolar recruitment maneuvers are often employed in intensive care settings to improve oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.”