work load Meaning of "work load"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) work that a person is expected to do in a specified time

Usage(s):

  1. Harry Blackmun is described as having to struggle to keep up with the court's work load but, growing in self-confidence and independence, he increasingly joins the group.
  2. And Pope Paul, who also greatly admired Lercaro, had to cut down on his work load and leave many decisions to others.
  3. In the boiler room, Kamagi, a six-armed troll, keeps stern watch over dozens of soot-ball slaves cute vermin, thrilled when Chihiro shows up to lighten their work load.
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