Meaning & use
batch processing in computer
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Meanings
noununcountablecomputing
A way of using a computer to run a group of jobs together without someone watching each one.
Grammar: Uncountable; used to talk about the method or process, not a single job.
Patterns
- batch processing in computer systems
- use batch processing for something
The bank uses batch processing in computer systems to update all accounts overnight.
Batch processing in computer networks allows many small tasks to be completed efficiently.
noununcountablecomputing
The execution of a series of programs on a computer without manual intervention.
Grammar: Uncountable; often used with verbs like 'perform' or 'handle'.
Patterns
- perform batch processing
- handle something by batch processing
The company performs batch processing to generate monthly reports.
Data entry is handled by batch processing at the end of each day.
Common combinations
- batch processing system
- A batch processing system runs jobs in groups.
- batch processing job
- The batch processing job takes several hours to finish.
- batch processing mode
- Switch the computer to batch processing mode for large tasks.
- batch processing software
- Batch processing software can handle thousands of records at once.
Synonyms and how they differ
- batch computing
- Similar meaning, but less common and often refers to the broader practice.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: batch processing in computer or real-time processing?
batch processing in computer vs real-time processing
Real-time processing handles data immediately as it comes in, while batch processing collects jobs and runs them later in a group.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'batch processing in computer' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option 1 is correct because 'batch processing in computer' is an uncountable noun phrase and takes a singular verb. Option 0 is awkward because it lacks a clear subject. Option 2 uses a plural verb incorrectly. Option 3 uses the phrase as a verb, which is wrong.
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