workload
noun
work·load
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Definition of workload
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
If so, that will lead to a significant jump in workload for Jackson. — Kevin Hanson, SI.com, "Fantasy Football Sleepers For 2019: Dak Prescott, Justin Jackson and More," 28 Aug. 2019 Such systems are used nationwide and reduce court system workloads, the report states. — oregonlive.com, "Portland parking enforcement open to ‘favoritism’ and ‘illegal conduct,’ review finds," 24 Aug. 2019 With demanding workloads, that can be easier said than done, which is why being organized and practicing time management is so crucial. — Annie Zaleski, The Courier-Journal, "7 tips for maintaining work-life balance while working in education," 6 Aug. 2019 Sean McVay and the Rams coaches will strictly limit Gurley’s workload with plenty of helpings of Malcolm Brown and rookie Darrell Henderson. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, "The Loop Fantasy Football Preview: The Overrated," 16 Aug. 2019 At one point, many were worried D'Onta Foreman would cut into Miller’s workload. — Adam Ronis, SI.com, "Fantasy Football Stock Watch: Players Moving Up and Down Draft Boards," 16 Aug. 2019 The Padres began the season with two starting pitchers on workload limits and still have Chris Paddack going under those restrictions. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Analysis: Padres work within pitching puzzle," 16 Aug. 2019 The Angels had planned to scale back Pujols’ workload this year. — Los Angeles Times, "Albert Pujols’ historic night shows he still has value to Angels," 14 Aug. 2019 Center Tyler Biadasz and left tackle Cole Van Lanen were again given light workloads. — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "UW's Jim Leonhard sees potential for growth in outside linebacker Jaylan Franklin," 12 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'workload.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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workload
noun
English Language Learners Definition of workload
: the amount of work that is expected to be done
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