noun
Uncommon
workload
Workload (noun) means the amount of work assigned to a person or machine over a given period. Example: “Her workload doubled after two colleagues left the company.”
noun
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The amount of work assigned to a person or machine over a given period.
"Her workload doubled after two colleagues left the company."
"The server can handle a heavy workload without slowing down."
How to use workload
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much work someone (or something) has to get through.
Common pairings
heavy workload
manage a workload
reduce the workload
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Word forms
- Plural
- workloads
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "work" and "load."
Synonyms
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work load
Rhymes for workload
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What does “workload” mean?
The word “workload” means the amount of work assigned to a person or machine over a given period. In plain terms, how much work someone (or something) has to get through.
How do you use “workload” in a sentence?
Here is “workload” used in a sentence: “Her workload doubled after two colleagues left the company.”
What part of speech is “workload”?
“Workload” is a noun.
Is “workload” a common word?
“Workload” is an uncommon word in modern English.
