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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
By the time the first batch of rain had already left the Valley and moved off to the east around Sunday evening, the Valley had recorded 0.32 inches.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
The same batch of documents also confirms the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will also ship with the 25W charger.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Its first images were so hotly anticipated that the White House scooped NASA’s announcement, releasing a dazzling view of thousands of galaxies the day before the space agency shared the first batch of pictures.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
After running their first batch of 22s — a conditioning exercise requiring athletes to run the length of the court and back, down again and then back through the free throw line in 22 seconds or less — players are gasping for breath.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
When the first few batches of eggs are deemed perfect, the men start transporting them in bowls down to the first seating of breakfasters in the basement.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
Cofer, who has likely secured a spot on the November runoff ballot, was leading in 95 precincts during the most recent batch of results Friday — far more than any other candidate.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 31 of 32 Fresh Peach Cobbler
This recipe for peach cobbler couldn't be simpler or easier to make, which is why Grandma magically has a batch of it ready for every summer dinner.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Boone Ashworth Lauren Goode, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024
The Batch Proof Series showcases the flavor created from batching more than 100 different Woodford Reserve barrels together, then presenting that bourbon at the exact proof from the barrels.
—The Courier-Journal, 26 Feb. 2024
Key Background Layer 2 protocols boost the performance of Layer 1 blockchains, such as Ethereum, by offloading and batching transactions to a secondary layer.
—Steve Larsen, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
When making it at home, however, breaking out the blender and batching these cocktails to keep up with the rate at which they are consumed can take away from their enjoyment.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Unlike regulated medical products like acetaminophen, which must have uniform ingredients and doses, the contents of delta-8 products vary from product to product — sometimes even from batch to batch.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Feb. 2024
The streamer tends to batch episodes at smaller numbers.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2023
James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin of Caldo Verde in downtown Los Angeles also recommends batching out two different cocktails and setting them on the bar with glasses, an ice bucket, and plenty of garnishes so guests can serve themselves.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Advertisement - Scroll to Continue Treasurers typically use the ACH system for electronic payments that can be batched, such as employee payroll.
—Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
Noun
The Dolphins will welcome the latest batch of Miami Hurricanes to team headquarters for on-field auditions on Friday and private dinners on Thursday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
By the time the first batch of rain had already left the Valley and moved off to the east around Sunday evening, the Valley had recorded 0.32 inches.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
The same batch of documents also confirms the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will also ship with the 25W charger.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Its first images were so hotly anticipated that the White House scooped NASA’s announcement, releasing a dazzling view of thousands of galaxies the day before the space agency shared the first batch of pictures.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
After running their first batch of 22s — a conditioning exercise requiring athletes to run the length of the court and back, down again and then back through the free throw line in 22 seconds or less — players are gasping for breath.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
When the first few batches of eggs are deemed perfect, the men start transporting them in bowls down to the first seating of breakfasters in the basement.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
Cofer, who has likely secured a spot on the November runoff ballot, was leading in 95 precincts during the most recent batch of results Friday — far more than any other candidate.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 31 of 32 Fresh Peach Cobbler
This recipe for peach cobbler couldn't be simpler or easier to make, which is why Grandma magically has a batch of it ready for every summer dinner.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
Reply None The simplest way to free up Gmail space is to batch delete just about every damn thing in your inbox.
—Boone Ashworth Lauren Goode, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024
The Batch Proof Series showcases the flavor created from batching more than 100 different Woodford Reserve barrels together, then presenting that bourbon at the exact proof from the barrels.
—The Courier-Journal, 26 Feb. 2024
Key Background Layer 2 protocols boost the performance of Layer 1 blockchains, such as Ethereum, by offloading and batching transactions to a secondary layer.
—Steve Larsen, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
When making it at home, however, breaking out the blender and batching these cocktails to keep up with the rate at which they are consumed can take away from their enjoyment.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Unlike regulated medical products like acetaminophen, which must have uniform ingredients and doses, the contents of delta-8 products vary from product to product — sometimes even from batch to batch.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Feb. 2024
The streamer tends to batch episodes at smaller numbers.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2023
James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin of Caldo Verde in downtown Los Angeles also recommends batching out two different cocktails and setting them on the bar with glasses, an ice bucket, and plenty of garnishes so guests can serve themselves.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Advertisement - Scroll to Continue Treasurers typically use the ACH system for electronic payments that can be batched, such as employee payroll.
—Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
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batch
nounˈbach
1
a
: a quantity used or made at one time
a batch of cookies
b
: a group of jobs to be run on a computer at one time with the same program
batch processing
2
: a group of persons or things : lot
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