battery

noun

ˈba-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce battery (audio)
Definition of batterynext
1
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit a battery of tests to determine the cause of the medical disorder

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2
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit a battery of specialists worked on the problem until it was fixed

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Recent Examples of battery All that speed is powered by a fully hybrid propulsion system, which offers up both your conventional engines as well as electric motors and batteries. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026 Unplug the tool or disconnect the battery when you are done using the circular saw. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Tesla has been steadily expanding its utility-scale battery storage footprint in the GCC. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The adjustment ring on the flashlight is additionally said to now offer an improved texture for improved grip and torque, plus its battery life is now 66% longer. — Ben Coxworth july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for battery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for battery
  1. batch
  2. group
  3. cluster
  4. grouping
  5. array
  6. band
  7. collection
  8. bunch
Noun
  • One way to expedite feeding is to make a larger batch and store that in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Even with the pharmaceutical upgrade, early trials required a tedious, hands-on batch process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
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Noun
  • At least 100,000 have been killed in the fighting, according to conflict monitoring group ACLED.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The problem is that this group is mostly comprised of uncultured idiots, so Shai and Georgia are the only people who know what Rocky Horror is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • Each cluster contained a simple RLC resonator — a resistor, capacitor, and inductor, a combination that creates an oscillating electrical signal at a particular frequency.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
  • For the unfamiliar, Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde as it is known to locals, is a cluster of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean, about 350 miles off the coast of West Africa.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • India and Japan, along with the United States and Australia, are members of the Quad, a grouping that promotes cooperation on regional security, maritime issues and defense to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of grouping
Noun
  • Transactions in the industry have become more complicated, creating the need for attorneys who can serve as one-stop shops on a wide array of issues.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • Power of silly shapes To seal the case, the research team manufactured an array of custom silly sprinklers featuring a wild variety of geometric loops and contours.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of array
Noun
  • The iconic band just dropped their 25th aforementioned album and have been doing the press rounds all over the place.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Alec, Dave and I, along with the band Lustra, wrote the lyrics.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
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  • Fresh flowers abound, and coffee tables are set with a remarkably thoughtful collection of books by Phaidon and Rizzoli.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Marine robotics hub The Advanced Marine Robotics Hub will be established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to develop autonomous underwater technologies for critical mineral collection, ocean science, and defense applications.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of collection
Noun
  • Add 1 small bunch collard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green, about 4 minutes.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • This four-to-five-hour World War I experience, based on the infamous Gallipoli campaign, spent a couple of months as a PC exclusive (and gardnered a bunch of Very Positive feedback).
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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