Jobhour

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A measure of time required to do a particular job or set of tasks.

    "... pay-roll of mechanics at the bench, motormen, conductors, etc., who would be paid by the job-hour, trip or day"

  2. 2
    Synonym of workhour.

Example

More examples

"... pay-roll of mechanics at the bench, motormen, conductors, etc., who would be paid by the job-hour, trip or day"

Etymology

From job + hour.

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