Definition

The total number of cases that a person or organization is responsible for during a specific time period, often used in legal or social services contexts.

Example

The lawyer's caseload increased significantly after the new law was passed.

Conversation

How's your new job going so far?

It's good, but my caseload is pretty heavy right now.

That sounds tough! How do you manage all those cases?

I try to stay organized, but it can get overwhelming sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caseload → It is formed from "case" (from Latin *casus*, meaning an instance or occurrence) and "load" (from Old English *lād*, meaning a burden or cargo). The word "caseload" refers to the amount of work or cases that a person, especially in a professional context, is responsible for handling.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'case' as an instance of work and 'load' as a burden to carry — together, a caseload is the total burden of cases one has to manage.

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