workload

/ˈwɜrkloʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

The amount of work required to be done or the amount of work that an individual, team, or organization is expected to perform.

“The team’s workload increased significantly after taking on the new project.”

2. verb

To give or assign a task or a set of tasks to someone or something.

“The manager will workload the new employee with the ongoing projects.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • load
  • responsibility

Antonyms

  • reduction
  • relief