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

At the silicon level, Series 3 brings a new class of Intel Core Ultra X9 and X7 mobile processors aimed at users running demanding workloads across gaming, content creation, and productivity. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026

Already, at least one union has raised concerns about how AI technology could impact the workload of employees and the quality of public services if there is an expectation that workers’ output increases. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026

This was more of a sharing of the workload. —Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026

If Tallahassee would stop breaking the laws of our state, Uthmeier would not need to hire out-of-state lawyers to cover his workload. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 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