Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
man-hour
noun
/ˈmænˌaʊər/
Definition
A unit of measure representing the amount of work one person can complete in one hour.
Examples
- The project is estimated to take 200 man-hours to complete.
- Each task was analyzed in terms of man-hours to better allocate resources.
Meaning
Man-hour is commonly used in project management and labor calculations to estimate the total time required to complete a task based on the number of workers involved and the duration of their work.
Synonyms
- person-hour
- work hour
