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manpower

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/ˈmænˌpaʊər/ · man-power

The strength of a group of people available for work.

Meanings

nounformal

The strength of a group of people available for work.

افراد کی طاقت جو کام کے لیے دستیاب ہوں۔

مزدور

Mazdoor

Synonyms

workforcestaffmanpower resourcesعملہمزدورکام والے

Common Collocations

  • available manpower
  • qualified manpower
  • manpower needs

Example Sentences

The company needs to increase its manpower to meet the project's deadlines.

کمپنی کو پروجیکٹ کی ڈیڈ لائن کو پورا کرنے کے لیے اپنے مزدور میں اضافہ کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Company ko project ki deadline ko poora karne ke liye apne mazdoor mein izafa karne ki zarurat hai.

Efficient management of manpower can lead to better productivity.

عملے کا مؤثر انتظام کامیاب پیداوار کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Amalay ka mo'asar intezam kamiyab pidaawar ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

The manpower shortage in the region has affected many industries.

علاقے میں مزدور کی کمی نے بہت سی صنعتوں کو متاثر کیا ہے۔

Ilaqay mein mazdoor ki kami ne bohot si industries ko mutasir kiya hai.

Easily Confused With

labor:Labor often refers to the physical work done, while manpower encompasses the total human resources available.

Word Family

manpowering
verbمزدور فراہم کرنا
manpowerless
adjectiveبے روزگار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'man' as representing people, and 'power' as their ability to work together.

Picture a construction site bustling with workers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے،

Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle,

Thousands of desires, each worth dying for,

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ بڑھانا مرد کا کام ہے

Haath barhana mard ka kaam hai

Helping hands are for men.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "manpower" — the strength and number of people available to work

First known use: 1940s

The term became popular during the industrial revolution to refer to the workforce available for jobs.