WORKLOAD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

workload

noun

Definition of workload

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 Those who remain are typically of retirement age and putting in longer hours to compensate for the workload of absent colleagues. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 Heading into Thursday’s earnings report, Intel shares were up about 150% this year, buoyed by demand for central processors, which are becoming critical to agentic AI workloads. — Katie Tarasov,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 In the old cloud era, most workloads were handled in memory, while storage was mostly for occasional long-term reference. — Xin Guo, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Apeiron and other Delta-class planes are built for a much heavier workload, according to Virgin Galactic. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workload

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The successful campaign allowed engineers to assess how the magnet deforms under electromagnetic loads and compare its behavior with structural models.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Rubber gaskets and seals help prevent leaks, especially in front-load models.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of load

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As of late October, the 3-euro duty was still affecting annual volumes into the EU.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
An off-duty police officer was at the store working private security at the time of the shooting and immediately responded to the gunfire, police said.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of duty

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After starting in the middle of the night, candidates get about four hours of sleep over the next five days and complete tasks like carrying logs, launching boats into crashing waves, lying in cold ocean water and running around 200 miles.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Motors, actuators, computing hardware and power electronics generate heat while performing demanding tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

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