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
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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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Include specific time commitments and batch creation strategies.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The justices may have been aware, going into this batch of cases, of the strong stance the Catholic Church has taken on immigration.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
One person’s voice is heard in the video instructing people which batch to light first.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Include specific time commitments and batch creation strategies.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for batch
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“Batch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batch. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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