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workload
noun work·load \ˈwərk-ˌlōd\
: the amount of work that is expected to be done
Full Definition of WORKLOAD
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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First Known Use of WORKLOAD
1943
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