labor-intensive
adjective
la·bor-in·ten·sive
ˈlā-bər-in-ˌten(t)-siv 
: having high labor costs per unit of output
especially
: requiring greater expenditure on labor than in capital
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Each task can be labor-intensive if done manually and will require clear policies, procedures and allocation of responsibilities.
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Madhu Nadig, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
But for a less labor-intensive process, Moyer said a 20-minute soak in baking soda and water helps skins roll off more easily.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
New Delhi has been striving to incentivize growth in labor-intensive manufacturing sectors such as electronics, textiles, footwear and toys as part of its supply chain relocation strategy.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The shift is being embraced by some of the country's most labor-intensive employers.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Madhu Nadig, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
But for a less labor-intensive process, Moyer said a 20-minute soak in baking soda and water helps skins roll off more easily.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
New Delhi has been striving to incentivize growth in labor-intensive manufacturing sectors such as electronics, textiles, footwear and toys as part of its supply chain relocation strategy.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The shift is being embraced by some of the country's most labor-intensive employers.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for labor-intensive
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“Labor-intensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor-intensive. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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