1
: the quantity baked at one time : baking
2
a
: the quantity of material prepared or required for one operation
specifically
: a mixture of raw materials ready for fusion into glass
b
: the quantity produced at one operation
c
: a group of jobs (such as programs) that are submitted for processing on a computer and whose results are obtained at a later time
batch processing
compare time-sharing
3
: a quantity (as of persons or things) considered as a group
batched; batching; batches
: to bring together or process as a batch
batcher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of batch in a Sentence
Noun
We baked two batches of cookies.
a fresh batch of salsa
mixing another batch of cement
They're hiring another batch of workers.
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Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Washington state voters are casting ballots in the 2024 presidential election, with the first batch of results expected to post shortly after 8pm on Nov. 5.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Track and trace is supported through the capture of batch serial numbers.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Volvo has since adjusted its plans to only manufacture the first batch of EX30s in China and move all future production to Belgium, according to Car & Driver.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Washington state voters are casting ballots in the 2024 presidential election, with the first batch of results expected to post shortly after 8pm on Nov. 5.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The shower head converts from single-serve to batch brewing with a simple twist.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Track and trace is supported through the capture of batch serial numbers.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batch. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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