generic batch
[jəˈnerɪk bætʃ]
nounpl: generic batches
lote genérico
1. A group or set of items produced or processed together without specific brand or proprietary identification, typically in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or software development
The pharmaceutical company released a generic batch of medication after the patent expired.
A empresa farmacêutica lançou um lote genérico do medicamento após a expiração da patente.
2. In software and data processing, a collection of records or transactions processed as a single unit without customization for individual users or systems
The system processes data in generic batches to improve efficiency.
O sistema processa dados em lotes genéricos para melhorar a eficiência.
3. A standard shipment or production run that follows general specifications rather than custom requirements
We ordered a generic batch of components rather than custom-made parts.
Encomendamos um lote genérico de componentes em vez de peças customizadas.
The term 'generic batch' is primarily used in professional and technical contexts, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry where generic medications became culturally significant after patent expirations. In Brazil, the concept is widely understood in healthcare discussions as 'medicamento genérico' is a common consumer term. The phrase reflects the globalized nature of manufacturing and software industries where standardization and cost-efficiency are valued.
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