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

Sharing the workload may also give the co-CEOs more time with their family.

From BBC

Borges expects Azure to drive revenue estimates higher in 2026 as it capitalizes on a “fungible” capacity, meaning that its data centers can be easily utilized for a variety of different workloads and customers.

From MarketWatch

Switching refers to connecting workloads between large numbers of AI chips so they can act as one system.

From Barron's

“Importantly, Azure is set for another strong year as incremental capacity alleviates constraints on core and AI workloads, unlocking faster growth and reinforcing its role as a key engine alongside M365,” Thill wrote.

From MarketWatch

Yet there was confidence that, given his workload at Marseille, he would handle the rigours of the Premier League and Europe.

From BBC