What does manpower mean?
Manpower means The total number of all available workers; the workforce..
Manpower
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The total number of all available workers; the workforce..
Definitions by Sense
- The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
- The power exerted by a single person.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: human resources, personnel
phased increases in manpower
The closure is stated officially to be solely due to the manpower position.
Since manpower represents so high a proportion of railway costs, attention by management to the study of work procedures with a view to better utilisation of—"and indeed greater rewards for"—the manpower employed was of special importance, said Mr. Blee.
canals dug entirely by manpower
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for manpower?
Common synonyms include humanpower, human resources, personnel, workforce.
What is the opposite of manpower?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use manpower in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: human resources, personnel
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