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\ 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
nounEnglish 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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