batch

Made together, processed

A batch is a quantity produced or processed together as a unit.

A batch of cookies comes out of the oven at the same time; a batch of applications gets reviewed together.

In computing, batch processing handles multiple items as a group rather than one at a time.

The word implies discrete bundles rather than continuous flow: We'll ship the next batch on Monday.

grouping

set

Arrange in position

  • lotLarge amount or portion
  • bunchGrouped collection of items
  • groupAssembled collection of things

bundle · collection · shipment · consignment · assortment · series · load · run · cluster · array

computing

process

Steps toward a result

  • jobPaid position of employment
  • scriptWritten words for performance
  • queueOrdered waiting line

execute · run · output · input · parallel · sequential · processing · scheduler · pipeline · automate

production

recipe

Cooking preparation instructions

  • doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
  • brewSteeped or fermented drink
  • fermentMicrobial chemical breakdown

yield · ingredients · mixing · vat · kettle · loaf · cookies · beer · soap · concrete

numbering

lot

Large amount or portion

code · label · stamp · date · expiration · recall · traceability · manufacturing · inspection · certification

Categories
Opposites
quantity/grouping

batchindividual

One separate human being

single · unit · one · item · entity

processing mode

batchcontinuous

Without pause or gap

streaming · real-time · incremental · on-demand · synchronous

Phrases
Family

batches, batched, batching, batchmate, batch processing, batch-edit, batch file, batch files

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G