Synonyms

workload

American

[wurk-lohd] / ˈwɜrkˌloʊd /

Or work load

noun

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

workload British

/ ˈwɜːkˌləʊd /

noun

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

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Their analysis also accounted for factors that could influence fatigue, including age, sleep duration, workload, and eating habits.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The Education Minister Paul Givan has previously acknowledged that teachers face "considerable workload pressures" in Irish medium schools.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

This surely will increase faculty workload, but without academic integrity, what do we have?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Said Roberts: “I think it’s just another case in point that it’s good for us to be mindful of the workload and just not take that for granted.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

I was doing my best to catch up in my other classes, but some days the workload felt insurmountable.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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