caseload

American  

[kays-lohd] / ˈkeɪsˌloʊd /

Or case load

noun

1. the number of cases handled by a court, an agency, a social worker, etc., either at any given moment or over a stated period.

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caseload British  

/ ˈkeɪsləʊd /

noun

1. the number of cases constituting the work of a doctor, solicitor, social worker, etc over a specified period

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Etymology

Origin of caseload

First recorded in 1945–50; case ¹ + load

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Example Sentences

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caseload

ORR does not track these types of cases, so it’s unclear how many children are being reclassified, but Mother Jones estimated they now make up a “huge chunk” of ORR’s caseload.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Lawrence Friedman, a former Department of Justice attorney who used to lead the federal watchdog office for the bankruptcy system, said he was not surprised to see issues arising in the firm’s caseload against L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Boston criminal-defense lawyer Joe Serpa said his caseload has surged in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

According to the chief inspector, probation caseload has increased by 8% over the last two years.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Because of my growing caseload in Alabama, I didn't get to spend much time there.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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