1. a person or machine that groups items into batches for processing or handling
Usage: common in manufacturing and computing contexts
2. a device or operator that prepares concrete or other materials in measured quantities for mixing
Usage: technical; used in construction and materials processing

Examples

• The factory installed a new batcher to organize parts into groups of fifty.
• A concrete batcher measures and combines cement, sand, and gravel for each load.
• The software batcher processes thousands of files overnight without manual intervention.
• The batcher operator ensures that each batch meets quality standards before mixing.
• Modern batchers can handle multiple product types simultaneously.
• The automated batcher reduced production time by thirty percent.