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 Definitions of headhunting  [ˈhɛdˌhʌn tɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'headhunting' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) headhunting
(among certain tribal peoples) the practice of hunting down and decapitating victims and preserving their heads as trophies.

2.  headhunting
the search, esp. by professional recruiters, for executives to fill high-level positions.

3.  headhunting
the act or practice of trying to destroy the power, position, or influence of one's competitors or foes.

Etymology:  (1850–55)


'headhunting' - Nearby Entries  

hdtp  hdw.  he/she  headhunting  headquarter  heads  headstay  



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