headquarters
plural noun
- the main office, or center of operations and control, of anyone in command, as in an army or police force
- the main office or center of control in any organization
See headquarters in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(hĕdˈkwôrˌtərz)
plural noun (used with a sing. or pl. verb)- The offices of a commander, as of a military unit, from which orders are issued.
- A center of operations or administration: The company has its headquarters in the suburbs. See Synonyms at center.
Usage Note: The noun
headquarters is used with either a singular or a plural verb. The plural is more common:
The corporation's headquarters are in Boston. But when reference is to authority rather than to physical location, many people prefer the singular:
Division headquarters has approved the new benefits package. Learn more about headquarters
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