batch file

[/bætʃ faɪl/]
nounpl: batch files
arquivo em lote
1. A text file containing a series of commands that are executed sequentially by a computer's command-line interpreter or shell
The system administrator created a batch file to automate the daily backup process.
O administrador de sistemas criou um arquivo em lote para automatizar o processo de backup diário.
2. On Windows systems, a file with a .bat or .cmd extension that contains MS-DOS or PowerShell commands
She wrote a batch file to rename all files in the directory with a specific pattern.
Ela escreveu um arquivo em lote para renomear todos os arquivos no diretório com um padrão específico.
3. A script file used to perform repetitive tasks or system administration functions automatically
The batch file runs every night to clean up temporary files and optimize disk space.
O arquivo em lote é executado todas as noites para limpar arquivos temporários e otimizar espaço em disco.
Batch files are fundamental to Windows system administration and IT automation in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech environments, the term 'arquivo em lote' is widely recognized among IT professionals, though many also use the English term directly. The concept is less common in discussions of modern development, as other scripting languages have become more prevalent, but batch files remain important for legacy systems and Windows-specific automation tasks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
script filecommand scriptautomation scriptshell script
Antonyms / Antônimos
interactive commandmanual command

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo em lote
Most common and standard term used in technical documentation
General Brazilian
arquivo de lote
Alternative variant, slightly less common
São Paulo
script em lote
Sometimes used interchangeably, particularly in tech communities
Portugal
ficheiro em lote
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' as per European Portuguese convention

Related Words

command lineshellscriptautomationDOSPowerShellexecutable

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a batch file
execute a batch file
create a batch file for automation
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