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Man Hour

Definition: A unit of time calculated based on the number of hours worked by a single person, often used for measuring productivity or estimating project timelines.

Sense 1: A standard unit of work usually equal to one person working continuously for one hour.

Example Sentence: The task requires 10 man hours to complete, but with a team of five, it could be finished in just two hours.

Sense 2: The total number of hours worked by all individuals involved in a specific project or activity.

Example Sentence: The construction of the building took a total of 10,000 man hours, highlighting the labor-intensive nature of the project.

Sense 3: A measure of labor cost calculated by multiplying the total number of hours worked by the average hourly wage.

Example Sentence: The company aimed to reduce expenses by implementing strategies to decrease the overall man hours required to complete production without compromising quality.

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