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chunk

 

[ tสƒสŒล‹k ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computing

A chunk is a piece of information or data that is grouped together for processing or storage.

Synonyms

block, portion, segment

Examples of usage

  • The file is too large to be processed as a single chunk.
  • The data is divided into smaller chunks for easier management.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To chunk means to throw or toss something in a forceful manner.

Synonyms

hurl, throw, toss

Examples of usage

  • He chunked the ball across the field.
  • She chunked the paper into the trash can.

Translations

Translations of the word "chunk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedaรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเค•เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ potongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะผะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kawaล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใŸใพใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท morceau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trozo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ์–ด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ biti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hissษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trozo

Etymology

The word 'chunk' originated in the late 17th century from the Middle English word 'chonke', meaning a thick piece, especially of bread. Over time, it evolved to refer to a compact mass or piece of something. In modern usage, 'chunk' has found its way into computing terminology to describe grouped information or data for processing.

See also: chunky.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,513, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.