Definition of batch
1 : the quantity baked at one time : baking
2a : the quantity of material prepared or required for one operation; specifically : a mixture of raw materials ready for fusion into glassb : the quantity produced at one operationc : 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
From the M-W Editors
Examples of batch in a Sentence
We baked two batches of cookies.
a fresh batch of salsa
mixing another batch of cement
They're hiring another batch of workers.
Origin and Etymology of batch
Middle English bache; akin to Old English bacan to bake
First Known Use: 15th century
batch
Definition of batch
transitive verb
: to bring together or process as a batch
batcher
noun1863
First Known Use of batch
1863
BATCH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of batch for English Language Learners
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: an amount of something that is made at one time
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: a group of people or things
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computers : a set of jobs that a computer does together at one time
BATCH Defined for Kids
batch
playDefinition of batch for Students
1 : an amount used or made at one time a batch of cookies
2 : a group of persons or things a batch of presents
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