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

Sutton, indeed, saw his workload skyrocket down the stretch, with at least double-digit targets in four straight games in December. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Some former Day 2 picks, especially with a few years of experience, would scoff at that kind of workload. — Mike Kaye august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

In fact, a vendor who tells you that requirement number four is unnecessary for your specific workload is talking themselves out of revenue. — Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

By analyzing more acoustic streams at once, operators gain a broader picture of underwater activity without increasing crew workload. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

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