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

Bangor University offers health and wellbeing support, advice during the university application and offer process and academic support to manage workload.

From BBC

"It's like they just keep adding to our workload without actually telling us they're going to be doing that," they said.

From BBC

It might simply be a byproduct of the added physical workload he has taken on since resuming two-way duties.

From Los Angeles Times