workload

noun

Definition of workloadnext
as in load
the amount of work that is expected to be done Students complained about the heavy workload.

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Recent Examples of workload The trick is to find workloads that fit within those constraints or can be cleanly split across many small nodes. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Gagnon’s research found fans helped lower body temperature and reduced the heart’s workload, particularly in older adults. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 The software platform aims to improve how storage devices process data locally as more AI workloads move from cloud infrastructure onto edge systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Organizations will need continuous visibility into model behavior, workload performance, token consumption, security posture and the movement of data across AI systems and infrastructure. — Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for workload
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  1. load
  2. duty
  3. task
  4. work
  5. job
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  • MetroLoft added roughly 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, Berman said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • At a press conference at the site, Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said that the city was bringing in emergency beams and columns to help shore up some of the unstable building’s load.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
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  • His passion for politics began at a young age and stemmed from his father who served in the Army and imparted values about duty and service.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Still, politicians require more scrutiny than most − particularly when their health directly impacts their ability to perform their duties.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of duty
Noun
  • Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of task
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  • But when menstrual symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, school, relationships or daily activities, something more serious may be going on.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workload. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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