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
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Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Workplace cultures that allocate sustainable workloads, recognize success, and delineate a clear career path will typically see long-term employees.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Duffy said the administration sees AI as a way to reduce workload for controllers and improve efficiency across increasingly crowded airspace.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Garver noted that the workload extended across the entire cast and crew, especially the younger actors whose schedules were carefully regulated.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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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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