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caseload

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: K EY1 S L OW2 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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noun

Meaning 1

The workload of a person or group that handles cases; the relative volume of cases expected to be worked upon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • As a public defender, Jonas had a crushing caseload and never felt that he could prepare his clients' defenses properly.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The set of persons whose cases are being handled by such a worker or group.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From case + load.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 辦案量 /办案量 — amount of cases to be handled