Word
staffed
US/ˈstæft/
UK/stˈɑːft/
Definition
adj. having workers or employees there to do a job or help people.
adj. provided with a workforce or personnel; describes a location where employees are physically present to manage operations.
Examples
“The reception desk is staffed twenty-four hours a day.”
“The new community center is fully staffed by local volunteers who manage the daily workshops.”
“While the automated kiosks handle most transactions, the branch remains staffed by experienced consultants to assist customers with more complex financial inquiries.”
Examples
simple
“The reception desk is staffed twenty-four hours a day.”
contextual
“The new community center is fully staffed by local volunteers who manage the daily workshops.”
complex
“While the automated kiosks handle most transactions, the branch remains staffed by experienced consultants to assist customers with more complex financial inquiries.”
Usage
Often used with adverbs like 'fully', 'thinly', or 'permanently'.
Real-World Examples
“It also runs a chat service staffed by trained professionals, particularly used by young people.” “The court is staffed by seven judges, five of whom are Republican-appointed.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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