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
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Students complained about the heavy workload.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
But Dowdle’s workload dipped when Hubbard returned, as did his production.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Lyft Teen is meant to address the rising cost of cars and insurance for young drivers in addition to the parental workload of picking up and dropping off kids, according to CEO David Risher.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.
—Tipranks, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workload. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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
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