WORKLOAD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

workload

noun

Definition of workload

as in load

the amount of work that is expected to be done Students complained about the heavy workload.

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Recent Examples of workload Students cite rundown classrooms, staff shortages and heavy workloads, while the Education Ministry has opened an online portal for complaints and nearly 900 schools suspended classes. — Nicolas Garriga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 As a leader, your decisions about assignments, development, feedback and workload can help that person build a career. — Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Replacement windows with insulating features can help reduce heat transfer, potentially improving comfort and reducing the workload on heating and cooling systems. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 This test provides only a glimpse at the hardware’s ability to run AI workloads, though. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workload

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Such truckers work load to load and often can’t raise rates when fuel prices spike, the way their larger competitors can.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
SpaceX is already running a massive load of Nvidia AI chips and has plans to add to it.

— Seema Mody, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of load

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Manus could ultimately aim for a public listing but the more imminent task would be revamping its business and ownership structure to prove profitability and align with Beijing's regulatory requirement, analysts say.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Everyone is encouraged to use their voice, Punsalan says, and the prioritization of tasks begins by listening to employees.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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