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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, Roberts said the club decided to give Yamamoto two extra days of rest following last week’s workload. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024

But Betts’ workload has to slack off at some point. —Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 10 June 2024

Running back workload If Swift can be a more explosive producer — both as a runner and receiver — the offense will have a new element. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2024

Harrison and Winn had their workloads heavily limited in the minor leagues, rarely pitching deeper than five innings. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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