man hour Meaning of "man hour"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a time unit used in industry for measuring work

Usage(s):

  • That same year, the United Auto Workers mounted a 207 day strike against Caterpillar when the company tried to rein in its labor costs, which it claimed were $20 per man hour.
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