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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Already, the fallout from King’s sleep mishap has led to a pair of defeats in addition to bullpen-straining workloads.
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Syed Ahmed, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
This is to maintain a consistent workload, but also to improve his defensively.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
Already, the fallout from King’s sleep mishap has led to a pair of defeats in addition to bullpen-straining workloads.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
The approach combines three flexibility elements: compute workloads that can shift timing, cooling systems that can modulate power use, and backup generators that can feed power back to the grid.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 28 May 2025
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“Workload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workload. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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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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