Manpower Meaning
/mˈæˌnpaʊər/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe total number of all available workers; the workforce.
nounThe power exerted by a single person.
Sentence Examples
"Manpower" is the world's largest temp agency.
War bankrupted the nation's resources and manpower.
Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The urgent construction project required additional ____ to meet the tight deadline next week.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project will require a significant amount of ____ to complete it on time and also within the budget.
Word Origin & History
From man + power.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The closure is stated officially to be solely due to the manpower position."
— 1944 July and August, “Notes and News: Crystal Palace Line Closed”, in Railway Magazine, page 248:
"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."
— 1959 May, “Talking of Trains: L.M. passenger plan coming”, in Trains Illustrated, page 233:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The urgent construction project required additional ____ to meet the tight deadline next week.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project will require a significant amount of ____ to complete it on time and also within the budget.