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Batch Production

/bæʧ prəˈdʌkʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A manufacturing process in which items are produced in groups or batches rather than in a continuous stream.

    "The bakery uses batch production to create different types of bread each day."
  2. 2

    A method of production that allows for flexibility and customization in the manufacturing process.

    "Batch production is ideal for seasonal products that require varying recipes."

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The term 'batch production' combines 'batch', derived from the Old English 'bacan' meaning 'to bake', and 'production', from the Latin 'productio', meaning 'a leading forth'. The phrase evolved in the context of manufacturing processes during the Industrial Revolution, where goods were produced in groups or batches rather than individually.

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