Manpower
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Manpower is a noun meaning The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
Meaning
The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
More Meanings
- The power exerted by a single person.
Example Sentences
phased increases in manpower
canals dug entirely by manpower
Near-synonyms: human resources, personnel
The closure is stated officially to be solely due to the manpower position.
Synonyms for manpower
Depending on context, synonyms include humanpower, personnel, workforce, hands.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include workforce, hands, personnel, staffing, employment, headcount.
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