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staff
noun(staff)
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
Synonyms: stave,
staff
noun(staff)
the body of teachers and administrators at a school
Synonyms: faculty,
Examples:
The dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university.
staff
noun(staff)
a rod carried as a symbol
staff
noun(staff)
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
Examples:
He walked with the help of a wooden staff.
staff
noun(staff)
building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
staff
noun(staff)
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
Examples:
The hospital has an excellent nursing staff.
The general relied on his staff to make routine decisions.
staff
verb(staff)
provide with staff
Examples:
This position is not always staffed.
staff
verb(staff)
serve on the staff of
Examples:
The two men staff the reception desk.

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