workload — the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrkloʊd/
Example Sentences
- My boss thinks I'm a superhero who can handle any workload - little does he know I survive on coffee and tears.
- The team needs to balance the workload more evenly to prevent burnout.
- Her workload is so intense that she dreams about Excel spreadsheets.
workload
NOUN[/ˈwɜːrkloʊd/]
the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization
Her workload today is bigger than her entire desk can hold.
Unload your workload, then reload your energy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Workload emerged as a compound word in the mid-20th century, combining 'work' (labor or employment) and 'load' (burden or weight). The term was coined during industrialization as the need arose to quantify and manage the volume of tasks assigned to workers or systems.
Breakdown
work (labor, employment) + load (burden, weight). The compound literally denotes the total amount of work or tasks assigned to a person or system.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss thinks I'm a superhero who can handle any workload - little does he know I survive on coffee and tears.”
“The team needs to balance the workload more evenly to prevent burnout.”
“Her workload is so intense that she dreams about Excel spreadsheets.”
“The new software helped reduce our administrative workload by 30%.”
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