hiring

Meanings

• verb

  The act of engaging or employing someone for work.

  - "The company is hiring new employees for the upcoming project."
  - "I am hiring a gardener to take care of my lawn."

• The process of recruiting and selecting individuals for employment.

  - "The human resources department manages the hiring process."
  - "The hiring manager interviews candidates for the position."

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Antonyms

fire

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Synonyms

rent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hiring
firing , tiring , wiring

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Variants

List of all variants of hiring that leads to same result
hire , hired , hirer , hirers , hires , hiring , hiring hall , hiring halls , pre-hire , pre-hiring , prehire , prehiring , hire out , hired out , hires out , hiring out

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

is hiring, hiring out, hiring on

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'hier' meaning 'today' and 'servir' meaning 'to serve'. Originally referred to hiring someone for a day's work.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first recorded job interview took place in ancient Egypt around 2700 BC?

2. The term 'hiring hall' originated in the early 1900s, referring to a place where employers could meet and hire workers.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Recruitment: The process of attracting, selecting, and appointing suitable candidates for employment.

2. Employment: A contractual relationship between an employer and an employee, where the employee provides labor or services in exchange for compensation.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, hiring is often depicted in job interviews, workplace scenes, and business negotiations. Hiring practices have evolved significantly over the centuries, from verbal agreements to formal contracts.

How to Memorize "hiring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of extending a job offer to a candidate.
   - Imagine the interview process and the selection of a suitable candidate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hiring with the concept of employment and job opportunities.
   - Connect hiring with the process of finding and recruiting the right person for a position.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hire A Great Employee' to remember the meaning of hiring.
   - Create a mental image of a handshake during the hiring process.

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