workload

or work load

[ wurk-lohd ]

noun

1. the amount of work that a machine, employee, or group of employees can be or is expected to perform.

workload

/ ˈwɜːkˌləʊd /

noun

1. the amount of work to be done, esp in a specified period by a person, machine, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of workload¹

First recorded in 1940–45; work + load

Example Sentences

The Bohm Law Group said in its statement that the “mounting stress caused by the increased workload, lack of support, and mismanaged corpses began to trigger Ridge’s undiagnosed PTSD.”

From Los Angeles Times

One GP told the BBC that the increased workload resulting from having to assess and then escalate unreliable results was leading to "increased burnout and people wanting to leave the profession".

From BBC

They said that the value of teacher pay had fallen since 2010, which, coupled with "excessive workload", had contributed to a "crisis" in recruitment and retention.

From BBC

She said "dream on" to suggestions that the King might take it easier with his workload.

From BBC

But the workload and danger for fires crews seems to be getting worse.

From BBC