HEADHUNTING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Headhunting

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhɛdhʌntɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the practice among some peoples of collecting the heads of dead enemies as trophies

Short Definition:

practice among some peoples of collecting heads of dead enemies as trophies

Examples:
  • a tribal tradition of headhunting
Definition:

the activity of identifying and approaching suitable people employed elsewhere to fill business positions

Short Definition:

activity of identifying suitable people employed elsewhere to fill business positions

Examples:
  • the company had a policy against headhunting
  • a headhunting firm

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