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How to pronounce workloads

nounB2
WERKlohdz

/ˈwɚkˌloʊdz/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Related entry: workload

The amount of work that a person or group has to do, especially during a particular period.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The amount of work that a person or group has to do, especially during a particular period.

My workload is very heavy this week.

The manager hired someone to reduce the team's workload.

Common phrases & grammar

heavy workload · light workload · manageable workload · excessive workload

a workload of + number + hours/tasks

reduce/increase someone's workload

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