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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1912
First Known Use of man–hour
1912
MAN–HOUR Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of man–hour for English Language Learners
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: an hour of work done by one worker
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