initial batch

collocation in English

meaningsofinitialandbatch

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initial
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/us
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
of or at ...
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batch
noun[C]
uk
/bætʃ/us
/bætʃ/
a group of things or people dealt with at the same time or considered similar ...
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(Definition ofinitialandbatchfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The printing error was contained in aninitialbatchof 2,000 about half of which were distributed.
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I understand that it has recently made a start on the conversion of aninitialbatchof six units.
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We have already announced our intention to order aninitialbatchof 25 aircraft, subject to the resolution of contractual and other issues.
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This would mean that, in practice, there would be up to seven years from adoption of the directive to make any improvements to theinitialbatchof designated waters.
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Theinitialbatchis melted together from silica, copper oxide, and other metal oxides to chemically reduce the copper ions to elemental copper.
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Illumination of theinitialbatchof locomotives was by means of kerosene lanterns.
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It was established in 1947 with aninitialbatchof 16.
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This nacelle design was used on all aircraft built after theinitialbatchof twelve.
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Theinitialbatchof aircraft were in service between 1988 and 1998.
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Aninitialbatchof across-the board the board cuts were implemented, resulting in layoffs.
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In addition, theinitialbatchwas being manufactured at a much slower rate than expected.
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Aninitialbatchof eight was ordered and built in 1895.
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Five cans of soup out of 324 were found to be contaminated with botulinum toxin, all in theinitialbatchof vichyssoise recalled.
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Aninitialbatchof 10 aircraft was ordered for tool verification.
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Theinitialbatchof players were selected from an open trial plus a few signings from other clubs.
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Construction of aninitialbatchof six aircraft was started immediately.
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Theinitialbatchconsisted of 32 helicopters and had been fully delivered by 1975.
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Theinitialbatchof vehicles leased to government and corporate fleets totals 112 vehicles.
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The programme covered aninitialbatchof 109 helicopters worth $4 billion, with a prospect for further orders in subsequent batches that may eventually top 300.
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Theinitialbatchof 30 production locomotives numbered 00070036 was produced in 1954, including small changes made from the prototypes.
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