batch
To group similar tasks together to handle them all at once
Examples
In a meeting
“I batch all my email responses in the afternoon to save time.”
Over coffee
“I batch cook my meals on Sunday so I don't have to cook all week.”
Why this word
group
Batch implies processing together at one time, emphasizing the temporal aspect
set
Batch indicates items handled together in a single operation or timeframe
collection
Batch emphasizes the processing unit aspect, not just gathering
Usage tip
Popular in productivity discussions for grouping similar tasks for efficiency
Etymology
Old English 'bacan' (to bake), originally meaning items baked at one time
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To make a process or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.
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To describe or outline something precisely and clearly.
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categorize
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