Definition of batch mode

batch mode

noun - uncountable

• a "mode" of human operating in which a collection of similar, unpleasant tasks are performed in one sitting. Also see batch up.

  Lets write the "Thank you" cards for our wedding gifts this weekend in batch mode.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Nov 12 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
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under the hood	Definitions include: a metaphorical area that contains the underlying implementation of something - e.g. a piece of hardware, a piece of software, an idea, etc.
Billy Mays Mode	Definitions include: a "mode" activated by typing in all capital letters.
low-bandwidth	Definitions include: a session of communication that has little information relative to its time-length.
avatar	Definitions include: an icon, pictorial, or 3D representation of a person online.
abandonware	Definitions include: software still under copyright, but which is no longer distributed, sold, or supported.
techie	Definitions include: a person proficient in technology.
special-case	Definitions include: in computing, to solve a problem or a bug by detecting for and addressing the specific circumstances that lead to it, rather than writing a more general solution.
performant	Definitions include: high-performing.
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Other terms relating to 'batch':
batch	Definitions include: a hut or shanty some distance from the city, probably used as a beach house or second home.
batch up	Definitions include: to accumulate of a number of small tasks (usually of the same kind,) that can be performed at once for greater efficiency.
cook up a batch	Definitions include: to masturbate.
run a batch	Definitions include: male masturbation
Other terms relating to 'mode':
Billy Mays Mode	Definitions include: a "mode" activated by typing in all capital letters.
go beast-mode	Definitions include: to flip out; lose control; be overwhelmed with anger.
God Mode	Definitions include: have God Mode on: to be so smart, so prepared and so powerful that all opposition is rendered as mere folly and you simply walk through it unfazed.

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