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batches

/ˈbæt.ɪz/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

Plural form of batch: a quantity of goods produced at one time, or a number of people or things coming or taken together.

Example Sentences:
  • The bakery prepares fresh batches of bread every morning.
  • The university admits students in yearly batches.
2.verb

Third-person singular present of batch: to arrange things in sets or groups.

Example Sentences:
  • He batches the orders before sending them to the warehouse.
  • The system batches similar requests to improve processing efficiency.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'bache', meaning 'to bake', related to the Old English 'bæstan' (to bake). Originally referred to the quantity of bread baked at one time, and later expanded to mean any group of things produced or dealt with together.

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Think of baking a batch of cookies: you make them in groups, not all at once.

Frequently Asked Questions About “batches

1. What is the meaning of “batches” in English?

In English, batches (noun) is defined as: “Plural form of batch: a quantity of goods produced at one time, or a number of people or things coming or taken together.”.

2. How do you use “batches” in a sentence?

The bakery prepares fresh batches of bread every morning.

3. What are English synonyms of “batches”?

Common synonyms include:lots,groups,sets,bundles,quantities

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “batches”?

Derived from the Middle English word 'bache', meaning 'to bake', related to the Old English 'bæstan' (to bake). Originally referred to the quantity of bread baked at one time, and later expanded to mean any group of things produced or dealt with together.