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workload

workload

Meaning of workload

amount of work

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British English/ˈwɜːkləʊd/
American English/ə ˈwɝkloʊd/
Russian transcription[rɐˈbot͡ɕəjə nəˈgruzkə]
workload
workload - рабочая нагрузка
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workload with Russian translation

workload usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её рабочая нагрузка увеличилась после того, как она присоединилась к проекту.

Her workload increased after she joined the project.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужно распределить рабочую нагрузку между всеми в команде.

We need to balance the workload across the team.

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workload belongs to the topic "Teamwork, IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

workloadрабочая нагрузка
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workload synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between workload / task load / overload / burden / caseload / work allocation

🇬🇧English
workload

The total amount of work assigned to or expected from a person or group over a period.

B1Very Often

Her workload increased after the new project started.

Её рабочая нагрузка выросла после начала нового проекта.

T
🇬🇧English
task load

Emphasises the number or difficulty of individual tasks rather than overall responsibilities.

B1Rarely

The task load for this sprint includes ten user stories.

Объём задач для этого спринта включает десять пользовательских историй.

O
🇬🇧English
overload

Implies an excessive or overwhelming amount of work; often negative and implies stress or breakdown.

B1Often

She experienced work overload and had to take a break.

Она столкнулась с перегрузкой работой и вынуждена была взять перерыв.

🇬🇧English

A general term for a heavy load or responsibility; often carries an emotional or moral nuance beyond just tasks.

B1Often

Caring for the elderly became a heavy burden on her time.

Уход за престарелыми стал для неё большим бременем во времени.

C
🇬🇧English
caseload

Specifically the number of cases handled by a professional (lawyer, doctor, social worker).

B1Rarely

The social worker's caseload grew to fifty families.

Коэффициент дел у соцработника вырос до пятидесяти семей.

W
🇬🇧English
work allocation

Refers to assigning or distributing tasks among people or teams (process/action rather than amount).

B1Rarely

Effective work allocation reduced individual stress.

Эффективное распределение работы снизило индивидуальное напряжение.

🇬🇧English

Duties or obligations someone is expected to perform; may focus on role rather than amount of work.

B1Very Often

One of his responsibilities is to prepare monthly reports.

Одна из его обязанностей — подготовка ежемесячных отчётов.

🇬🇧English

Specific tasks or obligations that are part of a job or role; often used in formal job descriptions.

B1Very Often

Her duties include answering customer inquiries and processing orders.

Её обязанности включают ответы на запросы клиентов и обработку заказов.

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workload translation: рабочая нагрузка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce workload

/ˈwɜːkləʊd/

workload translation

рабочая нагрузка

workload examples

Her workload increased after she joined the project.

workload transcription

/ˈwɜːkləʊd/, /ə ˈwɝkloʊd/

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workload meaning: what does it mean?

amount of work

workload pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

workload is pronounced as /ˈwɜːkləʊd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

workload definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her workload increased after she joined the project. Translation: Её рабочая нагрузка увеличилась после того, как она присоединилась к проекту.

Is workload part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, workload (рабочая нагрузка) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is workload part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, workload (рабочая нагрузка) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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