\ ˈman-ˈau̇(-ə)r
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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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“Man-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man-hour. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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man-hour
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English Language Learners Definition of man-hour
: an hour of work done by one worker
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The first known use of man-hour was in 1912
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