workload
Pronunciation: [ˈwɜrkloʊd]
Word
Context: “work”
(noun) the amount of work or tasks that someone has to do. It's like having a backpack full of books; the more books you have, the heavier your backpack is. Similarly, the more work you have, the larger your workload becomes.
Example
She managed her workload well and completed all her assignments on time.
Example
He felt that his workload was too heavy and became very stressed.
Example
What is your current workload like at school?
Context: “school”
(noun) the amount of homework or projects students receive from teachers. Just like when you get a lot of homework on a Friday, your workload for the weekend becomes much bigger.
Example
The teacher gave us a reasonable workload this week, so I still have time to play.
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The workload from all my subjects was overwhelming, and I couldn't finish everything.
Example
How do you feel about your homework workload this term?
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