Definition

The total amount of work that a person or machine is expected to complete in a certain time frame.

Example

The team is struggling to manage their workload this month due to several new projects.

Conversation

I feel overwhelmed by my current workload this week.

I get that! Sometimes it feels like there’s just too much to handle.

Exactly! I wish I could find a way to manage my workload better.

Maybe you can try breaking tasks into smaller parts; that might help!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Workload** → It is formed from "work" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning physical or mental effort) and "load" (from Old English *lād*, meaning burden or cargo). The word "workload" refers to the amount of work or burden that one has to manage or carry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'work' as the effort you put in and 'load' as the burden you carry — together, they describe the total amount of effort you have to manage.

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