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