n. number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers"

n. a supplementary component that improves capability

n. a component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor"

n. a group of people having the power of effective action; "he joined forces with a band of adventurers"

n. a small unit of troops of special composition

n. an organized group of workmen

n. the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

n. a temporary military unit; "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"

n. a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another

n. someone who acts as assistant