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batch
[bach]
noun
a quantity or number coming at one time or taken together.
a batch of prisoners.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , ,the quantity of material prepared or required for one operation.
mixing a batch of concrete.
the quantity of bread, cookies, dough, or the like, made at one baking.
Computers.
a group of jobs, data, or programs treated as a unit for computer processing.
Glassmaking.
a quantity of raw materials mixed in proper proportions and prepared for fusion into glass.
the material so mixed.
verb (used with object)
to combine, mix, or process in a batch.
batch
1/ æʃ /
noun
a group or set of usually similar objects or people, esp if sent off, handled, or arriving at the same time
the bread, cakes, etc, produced at one baking
the amount of a material needed for an operation
Also called: batch loaf.a tall loaf having a close texture and a thick crust on the top and bottom, baked as part of a batch: the sides of each loaf are greased so that they will pull apart after baking to have pale crumby sides; made esp in Scotland and Ireland Compare pan loaf
verb
to group (items) for efficient processing
to handle by batch processing
batch
2/ æʃ /
verb
(intr) (of a man) to do his own cooking and housekeeping
to live alone
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of batch1
Example Sentences
Officials have talked about how the process of identifying bodies has been extremely challenging - and is being carried out in small batches - as most of the remains have been charred beyond recognition.
It was his third day at the protests, and he said he’d just bring in a new batch the next day.
They’ll send half of each batch to Thailand for Chocolate Culture Club to sell.
The first batch of thunderstorms will develop on Wednesday night.
This month, Musk is supposed to be overseeing Tesla's launch of a batch of autonomous robo-taxis in Austin, Texas.
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