A method of providing a computer system with commands which can be run non-interactively. This is normally the case with long or computer intensive (IO or CPU) applications or programs. Return
A group of transactions sorted by form of payment (cash or credit), turned in with the weekly Sales Report.
A collection of transactions that have been made in a single day. Most terminals and real-time processors will collect all of the transactions and then do a batch at the end of day, instead of batching them throughout the day.
A lot of a certain commodity like a component or a product that is treated, recognized and identified as one individual entity with respect to operations like handling, processing, purchasing, production, storage, transport.
"Depending on the institution this definition may have slightly different meanings. Generally it is a form of capture separation. Some institutions capture in ""runs"" and the term ""batch"" is used synonymously. In some systems the ""run"" represents a particular body of work such as an entire days worth of captures and the batch is the individual captures for that day."
1. n. An accumulation of data to be processed. 2. n. A group of records or data processing jobs brought together for processing or transmission. 3. n. Pertaining to activity involving little or no user action.
A batch or batchfile is (usually in DOS) a sequence of command to be execute. Usually to automate a repetitive task. Usually these files have the extension ".bat" (most famous one being AUTOEXEC.BAT). Now a days we rather talk about Scripts.
a method of processing that involves the processing of several transactions and does not necessarily require instantaneous response. Batch processing is especially suited to entering or retrieving large volumes of data from the enterprise data base. (See Interactive, Processing Method, and Transaction).
A group of documents or transactions assembled for processing; in remittance, normally grouped by Singles, Multiples, Coupons Only, and Checks Only (see definitions below).
A batch is a set of Transact-SQL statements that are submitted together and executed as a group. Use a GO statement in SQL Query Analyzer and the osql utility to signal the end of a batch. The scope of user-defined variables is limited to a batch. Statements which must run in seperate batches: CREATE PROCEDURE CREATE VIEW CREATE TRIGGER CREATE RULE CREATE DEFAULT
A group of transactions made by a Merchant during a specific period of time, usually one business day. Batches may include payment authorization requests, payment capture requests, or credit reversal requests. Transactions in the batch are electronically sent by the merchant to the acquiring bank for action.
A group of records or documents considered as a single unit for the purpose of data processing.
Is a collection of credit card transactions that are saved for submitting at the end of the business day.
A method of processing a series of commands on a computer with no human interaction. Typically, a list of commands is placed within a file, and then that file is executed. Cluster CoNTroller provides batch access to the CTC cluster resources.
A group of cases for which no assumptions are made about how the cases are selected. A batch may be a population, a probability sample, or a nonprobability sample, but the data are analyzed as if the origin of the data is not known..
as opposed to interactive processing. In batch processing, a computer does not perform tasks as soon as requested, but groups similar jobs together into batches and carries them out together at some later time (e.g. overnight). Interactive processing allows the user to issue an instruction and have it carried out more or less instantly.
A set of records within Visa and MasterCard clearing transmission. A batch is introduced by a batch header record, and contains a batch detail record including the transactions that were captured.
batch together; assemble or process as a batch
a collection of financial transactions (Payments and Credits) that are processed as a unit by a financial institution
a collection of transactions held at a single terminal or outlet
a collection of transactions that has been gathered over a period of time, usually one business day
a grouping of credit card transactions, usually considered a days worth of credit card sales
a group of items that you have ready to post or schedule on eBay
a group of listings that are created offline in Sales Manager Pro
a group of one or more Transact-SQL statements sent from an application to the server as one unit
a group of primitives for rendering
a group of similar items produced,
a group of SQL statements submitted together for execution
an adjective used in which processing-intensive activities are grouped and treated as cakes are grouped and treated as bacon, tomato and/or egg
a set of Transact-SQL statements that are interpreted together by SQL Server
a set of TSQL statements that are submitted together for processing
In the imaging process as we do it, the grouping of books, photographs, or other objects into an organizational unit for our reference only. Each collection has its own distinct series of batch number assignments.
A group of records (such as ACH files) considered a single unit for purposes of processing.
A group of invoices prepared for submission to a factor.
A group of transactions submitted as a group to the appropriate processing networks for clearing and settlement.
The listing of multiple credit card transactions in a merchant terminal that are waiting to be settled.
A collection of transactions that are processed as a group. The iCat Commerce Online Payment Service allows you to batch orders for authorization or for capture. Your transactions may in turn be batched for daily settlement by Visa or MasterCard.
A group of journal entries.
Command entered to eliminate computer prompts (GA) when entering multiple messages.
"A term used to describe a defined group of women to be taken through the screening process. Each batch of women will be given a unique identifying number." -- NHSBSP 47.
An ACH batch consists of a template (see below) and a collection of transactions having the same purpose and effective date to be performed, and may also include addenda information.
is a processing mode where jobs are submitted to the CPU that are then executed sequentially until all the jobs have been processed.
A group of credit card or check transactions that are submitted together to the Gateway for settlement. On the gateway, batches are submitted automatically once a day.
The executable that executes a display in batch mode, without using a windowing system.
1: one or more sets of data or programs accumulated for processing in one noninteractive job. 2: a group of wafers intended for a process sequence, as opposed to single-wafer processing.
A set of specimens, e.g. endocervical swabs, processed and tested during a single run (diagnostic test).
A collection of transactions that have been made in a single day. Rather than batching several times during the day, most terminals and real-time processors collect all of the transactions and submit a batch at the end of day.
A set of transactions -- usually the credit card activity for one day.
Programs which perform their tasks with a minimum of conversation with the computer operator and operate on more than one record during an execution.
A collection of payment transactions. These are saved and sent for processing as a group.
A collection of transactions that are processed as a group. You can batch orders for authorization or for capture. Your processing requests may in turn be batched for settlement by banks.
set of one or more non-interactive commands submitted for processing
A group of files which is either downloaded or uploaded, commonly called a Batch File Transfer.
A group of captured transactions waiting in a queue to be settled.
A group of records assembled into one file for processing.
Queue, examine or delete jobs for later execution, see the section called "Automatic processes".
A collection of credit card transactions saved for submitting at one time. For merchant account processing, transactions are stored up during working hours and sent to the credit card processor in a batch to be executed at the end-of-day (or other time period).
A collection of transactions submitted for settlement. Usually a merchant has one batch per day or per shift.
a collection of transactions that are considered a single unit, for processing purposes Company Header(Batch) Record – records within an ACH file that designate what type of transaction it is and who the originators are for each ACH transaction
a group of documents or records considered as a single unit for data processing
a group of similar records or programs that are treated as a single unit for processing; the user must wait for the results, and data cannot be supplied during the execution of the program
Queue, examine or delete jobs for later execution, see Section 4.1.2.2.
A command-line parameter available for some programs in the Wisconsin Package that enables you to run a program as a separate process in a batch queue. The program job may execute immediately as a separate process or may wait in a batch queue to execute at a later time. After you submit a job to batch, your terminal is free for other work. Or, you can log off the computer and your job will still execute. For more information, see "Using the Batch Queue" in Chapter 3, Using Programs.
The transmission or processing of a group of payment orders at discrete intervals of time.
IEEE] Pertaining to a system or mode of operation in which inputs are collected and processed all at one time, rather than being processed as they arrive, and a job, once started, proceeds to completion without additional input or user interaction. Contrast with conversational, interactive, on-line, real time.
A computer application that runs in a sequential series of processing steps.
A group of commands that are executed one at a time. See also Batch File
A collection of transaction captures and credits waiting to be processed by a merchant's acquiring financial institution.
A merchant's collection of credit card transactions over a period of time, usually one full day, that are saved for submission to the acquiring bank all at once, usually at the end of each day. Batch fees are charged by acquiring banks as a way of encouraging merchants to submit transactions in a group, rather than one at a time throughout the day.
A batch is an accumulation of separately executed payment transactions compiled and submitted for processing.
A group of approved credit card transactions, usually accumulated during one business day.
A batch is a group of tools that can be coated at the same time in the same coating chamber.
A composite of captures and credits accumulated over a period of time, although generally no more than one day, which are waiting to be settled with the merchant's acquiring financial institution.
a group of records considered a single unit for purposes of processing. A batch can be processed automatically as well via a POS terminal.
A group of one or more documents to be processed in a single scan operation. Typically, the documents are of the same type (for example, invoices or tax forms).
An accumulation of data brought together for processing or transmission, usually unattended. Less formally, the processing of such data, as opposed to on-line processing where a user is present to respond interactively.
is a processing mode where jobs are submitted to the processor, and then the processor executes them one after the other till it executes the last one and it's ready for another list of processes.
A collection of credit card transactions saved for submitting at one time, usually each day. Merchants who do not have real-time verification systems must submit their transactions manually through a POS terminal. Batch fees are charged to encourage a merchant to submit his or her transactions at one time, rather than throughout the day.
The series of transactions stored in the merchant's terminal or POS device that have yet to be transmitted to the processor.
an older type of computer processing, where you enter all your commands first and don't see what happens until later. The computer runs all your commands as a batch and then shows you the results. Batch programs are very powerful for certain tasks, like paginating 200 or 300 page books, but unfashionable today compared to interactive programs, which work the opposite way, showing you every change right away.
A grouping of credit card transactions as captured by a merchant - usually an entire day's activity
A group of commands that are executed one at a time. Same as script.
a group of runners that finishes and enters the same processing chute between successive switches in the multiplex system.
A data processing method. Batch processing allows users to submit, for processing as a single unit, commands that request various operations such as program compilation and execution, file manipulation, or utility functions. Such a unit is called a job. Once a job has been submitted no further interaction between the user and the job is necessary. The opposite of Interactive.
or batch processing, is the capability of running jobs outside of the interactive login session. In this document, batch implies a more complex subsystem which provides for additional control over job scheduling and resource contention.
Also known as Batch Settlement File. A group of credit card transactions that have to be settled with the merchants acquiring financial institution. Batches can be submitted for processing throughout the day or continue to grow until their value is sufficiently large enough and worthwhile to process.
The accumulation of captured credit card transactions in the merchant's terminal or POS awaiting settlement. Glossary Terms - C
A set of claim transactions of the same type e.g. Minor Surgery claims meeting a cut-off date of 12.03.94.
A set of commands and operations that are executed in sequence without human supervision. In MS-DOS, a batch file is a text file—such as autoexec.bat—that consists of a list of DOS commands which the computer reads and carries out.
Pertaining to a group of jobs to be run on a computer sequentially with the same program with little or no operator action. Contrast with interactive.
In drying, a group of timber with similar drying and product characteristics.
A mode of processing in which substantial queues of unprocessed transactions (jobs) are held in the computer and released for execution based upon size of the job and types of resources required.
A method of processing a series of commands on a computer with no human interaction. Typically, a list of commands is placed within a file, and then that file is executed. EASY-LL and LoadLeveler are batch systems that run on CTC's IBM SP.
A group of transactions that have been gathered over a certain period of time and are submitted together to the appropriate processing networks for clearing and settlement.
Usually a day's worth of transactions, including sales and credits to be processed by the card processor.
A collection of products or data which is treated as one entity with respect to certain operations e.g. processing and production.
The accumulation of captured credit card transactions in the merchant's terminal or POS awaiting settlement. Capture: The submission of an electronic credit card transaction for financial settlement. Authorized credit card sales must be captured and settled in order for a merchant to receive funds for those sales. Also see Settlement.
a set of material to be processed in a single program run
A transaction processing method that executes groups of transactions and returns the results, all without human intervention. Contrasts with an interactive system where each request and response executes synchronously.
A set of patient records that are grouped together.
An accumulation of data to be processed, or a computer process that is transparent to the user.
The accumulation of captured (sale) transactions waiting to be settled. Multiple batches may be settled throughout the day.