batch

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a set of data or computer jobs that are processed all at once.

n. a set of data or instructions processed by a computer as a single continuous operation without manual intervention.

“The system processes the batch of invoices every night at midnight.”

“The server crashed while attempting to execute a large batch of automated updates during the scheduled maintenance window.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Cooking British English · Dialect

n. a small, round piece of bread.

n. a regional term for a bread roll, specifically used in parts of the English Midlands.

“He bought a bacon batch from the local bakery for breakfast.”

“While 'roll' is common elsewhere, a customer in Coventry would typically ask for a 'batch' when ordering a sandwich.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put things into groups so they can be dealt with together.

v. to arrange or collect items into groups for more efficient processing. Transitive use.

“You can save time if you batch your emails and answer them all at once.”

“The software is designed to batch incoming requests to reduce the load on the central database during peak hours.”