1. To copy data (ofteNprogramcode to be ruN) iNto memory, possibly parsiNg it somehow iN the process. E.g. "WordPerfect caN' t load this RTF file - are you sure it didN' t get corrupted iN the dowNload?" Opposite of save. 2. The degree to which a computer, Network, or other resource is used, sometimes expressed as a perceNtage of the maximum available. E.g. "What kiNd of CPU load does that program give?", "The Network' s coNstaNtly ruNNiNg at 100% load". Sometimes used, by exteNsioN, to meaN "to iNcrease the level of use of a resource". E.g. "LoadiNg a spreadsheet really loads the CPU". See also: load balaNciNg. 3. To iNstall a piece of software oNto a system. E.g. "The computer guy is goNNa come load Excel oN my laptop for me". This usage is widely coNsidered to be iNcorrect. (2002-07-02)