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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"The recommendations of the Independent Panel on Workload provide a clear blueprint for meaningful change, and we expect swift and tangible progress."

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Workload is one of the reasons teachers leave the profession.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2024

Workload restrictions are implemented for the tournament, but big-league clubs consider the pitching in the WBC a high risk anyway — and for good reason.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Workload questions just keep coming for the 2020 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and two-time Pro Bowl running back.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2021

Workload portability is how an enterprise moves workloads to and from the cloud.

From Forbes • Mar. 6, 2013

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