workload
noun
work·load
ˈwərk-ˌlōd 
1
: the amount of work or of working time expected or assigned
students with a heavy workload
2
: the amount of work performed or capable of being performed (as by a mechanical device) usually within a specific period
Examples of workload in a Sentence
Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Other workers may also have to double their workloads to compensate for cuts, which could slow down overall productivity.
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Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Productivity Isn’t Just About The Hours Worked Disengagement and burnout aren’t primarily a function of hours worked and workload.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Other workers may also have to double their workloads to compensate for cuts, which could slow down overall productivity.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
His workload increased considerably in 2023, as Warren racked up 784 yards on 149 carries (5.3 average) to go along with 370 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workload. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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workload
noun
work·load
ˈwərk-ˌlōd
1
: the amount of work or of working time expected or assigned
students with a heavy workload
2
: the amount of work performed or capable of being performed usually within a specific period
a machine's workload
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