Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
man-day
Noun
/ˈmæn deɪ/
Definition
A unit of measurement used in project management to represent the amount of work one person can complete in a single day.
Examples
- Completing the report took three man-days of work.
- The project is estimated to require 50 man-days to finish.
Meaning
Man-day quantifies productivity and effort required for a task or project, facilitating project planning and resource allocation.
Synonyms
- person-day
- workday
