batch

word

/ˈbætʃ/
bach
/bˈætʃ/
bach

Definition

A batch is a group of things or people that are dealt with together at the same time, especially things made or produced at once, like cookies or documents.

Usage & Nuances

Used in cooking, manufacturing, software, and more; 'a batch of cookies', 'a batch of emails'. Never used for single items. Informal in daily use, but appears in technical fields. 'Batch processing' is common in IT.

Example Sentences

We baked a batch of cookies for the party.

basic

The new batch of students will start classes next week.

basic

Each batch of products is checked for quality.

basic

This software can process files in batches for faster results.

natural

I'm making another batch if anyone wants more brownies.

natural

The last batch of emails didn't go through, so I'll resend them.

natural