noun a unit of measurement representing the amount of work done by one person in one hour
In construction, man hours refer to the amount of work that can be completed by one person in one hour.
Engineers use man hours to calculate the amount of time needed to design, develop, and test a product or system.
In manufacturing, man hours are used to track labor costs and productivity.
Man hours are used to estimate the amount of time required to complete a project and allocate resources accordingly.
Consultants often bill clients based on man hours worked on a project.
Man hours are used in software development to estimate the time required for coding, testing, and debugging.
In the publishing industry, writers are often paid by the man hour for freelance projects.
Psychologists may track their man hours to ensure they are meeting client needs and billing accurately.
Construction workers may be paid by the man hour for their labor on a project.
Consultants often charge clients by the man hour for their expertise and services.
Software developers may estimate project timelines based on man hours required for coding and testing.