batch
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Batch (noun) means a quantity of something made, baked, or produced together at one time. Example: “Dad made a big batch of soup and froze half of it.”
noun
1
A quantity of something made, baked, or produced together at one time.
"Dad made a big batch of soup and froze half of it."
"She pulled a fresh batch of cookies out of the oven."
"The factory ships out a new batch of parts every Friday."
2
A group of things or people handled or processed together.
"The teacher marked the first batch of exam papers before lunch."
"A batch of new students arrives at the college every September."
"IT ran the payroll updates in one batch overnight."
verb
1
To group items together and process them as a single set.
"I like to batch my emails and answer them all in one go."
"The laundry service batches small orders so the machines run full."
"The system batches all the orders and sends them out at midnight."
How to use batch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA set of things made or dealt with all at once, rather than one at a time.
Common pairings
a batch of cookies
batch processing
in batches
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Word forms
- Plural
- batches
- Third person singular
- batches
- Past tense
- batched
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Etymology
From Old English bæcce, "something baked" — related to the verb "bake."
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What does “batch” mean?
The word “batch” means a quantity of something made, baked, or produced together at one time. In plain terms, a set of things made or dealt with all at once, rather than one at a time.
How do you pronounce “batch”?
“Batch” is pronounced bach (/bæt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “batch” in a sentence?
Here is “batch” used in a sentence: “She pulled a fresh batch of cookies out of the oven.”
What is the opposite of “batch”?
The opposite of “batch” — its antonyms — is continuous.
What part of speech is “batch”?
Depending on how it is used, “batch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “batch” come from?
The word “batch” comes from Old English. From Old English bæcce, "something baked" — related to the verb "bake.".
Is “batch” a common word?
“Batch” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “batch” have?
“Batch” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a quantity of something made, baked, or produced together at one time.
What is the difference between a batch and a bunch?
A batch is a quantity made or processed together at one time, such as a batch of cookies. A bunch is a looser, more general grouping or cluster of things.
What is the difference between a batch and a lot?
Both describe items grouped together, but "lot" often refers to a set quantity in manufacturing or at auction. "Batch" stresses items made or processed in a single run.
What are common phrases that use "batch"?
Common collocations include "a batch of cookies," "a fresh batch," and "a batch of applications." Each describes items produced or handled together.
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