noun · neutral
workload
UK/ˈwɜːkˌloʊd/US/ˈwɜːrkˌloʊd/WORK·load
Band 6-7speakingtask2
the amount of work assigned to or expected from a person during a period
Examples
“Teachers often complain about their heavy workload.”
“We need to reduce his workload so he doesn't burn out.”
“A manageable workload improves productivity and morale.”
Band 8 sentence
“By delegating routine tasks and prioritising deadlines, we managed to make everyone's workload sustainable.”
Collocations
- heavy workload
- reduce the workload
- manageable workload
Word family
workload noun
Common mistakes
I have many workloads this week→I have a heavy workload this week
His workload are too much→His workload is too much
Say it for a higher band
5amount of work→6work amount→7+workload
Synonyms
work burden
Easily confused
working hours
“His workload doubled after the team leader left.”
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