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man–hour

noun \ˈman-ˈau̇(-ə)r\

Definition of MAN-HOUR

: a unit of one hour's work by one person that is used especially as a basis for cost accounting and wages
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First Known Use of MAN-HOUR

1912

Rhymes with MAN-HOUR

bell tower, black power, disk flower, fire tower, great power, Great Stour, half hour, H hour, ray flower, rush hour, sea power, state flower, war power, world power

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