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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Jess Cording, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
As this data is up to August, investors will have to wait for the next batch of data to assess the effects of Tuesday’s stimulus measures.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
That could explain the variability from batch to batch: Perhaps certain factors—ecological, meteorological—alter the biochemical makeup of seaweed, the same way a wheat harvest differs from season to season and wine grapes vary from year to year.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Make a batch of egg muffin frittatas or an egg casserole for an easy make-ahead meal.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
As this data is up to August, investors will have to wait for the next batch of data to assess the effects of Tuesday’s stimulus measures.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
SmartLabel enables consumers to learn about the specific nature of a recall, which batch or lot is impacted, where on the package to find the lot number and how to get in touch with the brand owner for more information.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
That could explain the variability from batch to batch: Perhaps certain factors—ecological, meteorological—alter the biochemical makeup of seaweed, the same way a wheat harvest differs from season to season and wine grapes vary from year to year.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batch. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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