caseload
|case-load|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkeɪsˌloʊd/
🇬🇧
/ˈkeɪsˌləʊd/
number of cases
Etymology
Etymology Information
'caseload' originates from English, combining 'case' meaning 'an instance of a particular situation' and 'load' meaning 'a burden or amount to be carried'.
Historical Evolution
'caseload' was formed in modern English by combining 'case' and 'load' to describe the number of cases handled by a professional.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the number of cases handled', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the number of cases handled by a doctor, social worker, or other professional at one time.
The social worker's caseload has increased significantly this year.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42