batch processing (in some contexts)
[/bætʃ ˈprɒsɛsɪŋ/]
noun
processamento em lote
1. A method of executing a series of computer jobs or tasks together as a single unit without manual intervention between individual items
The company uses batch processing to handle thousands of invoices every night.
A empresa usa processamento em lote para processar milhares de faturas todas as noites.
2. In manufacturing or production, the grouping of similar items or tasks to be processed together for efficiency
Our bakery uses batch processing to prepare 500 loaves of bread each morning.
Nossa padaria usa processamento em lote para preparar 500 pães cada manhã.
3. A collection or group of items processed as a single unit
The lab received a batch of samples for processing.
O laboratório recebeu um lote de amostras para processamento.
In Brazilian tech and business environments, 'processamento em lote' is the standard technical term used in IT departments, finance, and manufacturing sectors. The concept reflects efficiency-oriented business practices common in large-scale operations. In Portugal, the term is equally recognized but may sometimes be replaced with 'processamento em série' depending on context. This is particularly relevant in discussions of automation, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
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