workload

American  

[wurk-lohd] / ˈwɜrkˌloʊd /

Or work load

noun

1. the amount of work that a machine, employee, or group of employees can be or is expected to perform.

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workload British  

/ ˈwɜːkˌləʊd /

noun

1. the amount of work to be done, esp in a specified period by a person, machine, etc

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Etymology

Origin of workload

First recorded in 1940–45; work + load

Example Sentences

Several probation officers have privately conveyed concern over whether they'll be able to provide the support women with complex needs will require in the community - with their workload already said to be at maximum levels.

From BBC

He persuaded the mayor to hire an additional dozen lawyers to help with the workload.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second is AI systems replacing traditional machine-learning workloads for content recommendation and ad targeting.

From Barron's

A survey conducted by EIS in June found the workload in schools was "unfair, unhealthy and unsustainable".

From BBC

Many landfill operators oppose the rule, saying the new requirements would saddle the industry with an untenable workload and millions of dollars each year in added costs.

From Los Angeles Times