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headquarters
noun plural but singular or plural in construction head·quar·ters \-tərz\
: a place from which something (such as a business or a military action) is controlled or directed
Full Definition of HEADQUARTERS
1
: a place from which a commander performs the functions of command
2
: the administrative center of an enterprise
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First Known Use of HEADQUARTERS
1647
HEADQUARTERS Defined for Kids
headquarters
noun plural head·quar·ters \ˈhed-ˌkwȯr-tərz\
Definition of HEADQUARTERS for Kids
: a place from which something is controlled or directed Hint:Headquarters can be used as a singular or a plural in writing and speaking. <Company headquarters is in Chicago.> <Where are the campaign headquarters?>
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