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

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 notes

In plain EnglishHow much work someone (or something) has to get through.

Common pairings

heavy workload manage a workload reduce the workload

Word forms

workloads plural

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Etymology

A straightforward combination of "work" and "load."

Synonyms

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work load

Rhymes for workload

road toad load goad broad abroad upload unload reload offload payload busload

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Frequently asked questions

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.