Batch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbach/

Meaning & Definition of Batch

Batch (noun)

  1. the quantity baked at one time, baking
  2. the quantity of material prepared or required for one operation; specifically, a mixture of raw materials ready for fusion into glass
  3. the quantity produced at one operation

Batch (verb)

  1. to bring together or process as a batch
  2. to live as a bachelor —often used with it

Batch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a number of things considered as a unit

    "a batch of essays to correct"

    similar: array, assemblage, band, bank, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, package, parcel, passel, set, suite, the whole kit and caboodle
    related: accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety, cycle, run, series, suit
    near: entity, item, single, unit

  2. a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

    "send in the next batch of applicants"

    similar: array, band, battery, body, boodle, bunch, cluster, clutch, consort, constellation, crop, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, parcel, party, passel, the whole kit and caboodle
    related: assembly, collective, congregation, gathering, muster, organization, circle, clan, clique, coterie, fellowship, gang, ring, round, set, faction, guild, order, school, sect, brigade, crew, outfit, phalanx, platoon, posse, task force, team, alliance, bloc, coalition, confederacy, confederation, federation, league, union, battalion, squadron, bevy, brood, covey
    near: individual, single

Batch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bunch, cluster

    similar: ball, bunch, cluster, huddle, accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, scrape (up or together), re-collect, regather, regroup
    opposite: dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Batch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Batch:

array, assemblage, band, bank, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, package, parcel, passel, set, suite, body, boodle, consort, crop, party, the whole kit and caboodle, ball, accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, constellate, corral

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Batch

Words with the opposite meaning of Batch:

dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send

Related Words for Batch

accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety, cycle, run, series, suit, assembly, collective, congregation, gathering, organization, circle, clan, clique, coterie, fellowship, gang, ring, round

Near Antonyms of Batch

entity, item, single, unit, individual

Word Forms of Batch

Inflections: batched, batching, batches

Derived words: batcher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Batch

Middle English bache; akin to Old English bacan to bake

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Batch

What does "Batch" mean?

"Batch" means the quantity baked at one time, baking. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the quantity baked at one time, baking. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Batch"?

Other words for "Batch" include array, assemblage, band, bank, battery, block, bunch and clot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Batch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Batch"?

There are 130 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Batch". Common alternatives include array, assemblage, band, bank, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump and cluster.

What is the opposite of "Batch"?

Antonyms of "Batch" include dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, break up, disband, disintegrate and dissolve. Near antonyms include entity, item, single and unit.

How do you use "Batch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Batch" in a sentence: "a batch of essays to correct"; "send in the next batch of applicants".

Is "Batch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Batch" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Batch"?

"Batch" is pronounced /ˈbach/.

What is the origin of the word "Batch"?

"Batch" comes from Middle English bache; akin to Old English bacan to bake. First known use: 15th century.