Chunk: meaning, definitions and examples

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chunk

[ tʃʌŋk ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 pedaço

🇮🇳 टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Stück

🇮🇩 potongan

🇺🇦 шматок

🇵🇱 kawałek

🇯🇵 かたまり

🇫🇷 morceau

🇪🇸 trozo

🇹🇷 parça

🇰🇷 덩어리

🇸🇦 قطعة

🇨🇿 kus

🇸🇰 kus

🇨🇳 块

🇸🇮 kos

🇮🇸 biti

🇰🇿 бөлік

🇬🇪 ნაწილი

🇦🇿 hissə

🇲🇽 trozo

Word origin

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.