Case Load (Noun)
Meaning
The number of cases handled in a given period of time (as by a court or agency).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge's case load was unusually heavy that month due to a backlog of cases from the previous year.
- The social worker's case load included several high-profile cases that required her attention and expertise.
- The court's case load was reduced significantly after the implementation of the new case management system.
- The agency's case load was staggering, with hundreds of cases being handled by a team of just a few dozen employees.
- The lawyer's case load was so heavy that she had to hire additional staff to help her manage the workload.