bulkoperation
nounUK /bʌlk ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
US /bʌlk ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
A bulk operation is when you do one big job that changes lots of things all at once.
The teacher used a bulk operation to add all the new students to the class list at the same time.
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2. In computing, a single command that affects many records or files at once.
The admin ran a bulk operation to delete all the old emails.
3. A large-scale business activity done in one go rather than step by step.
The company completed a bulk operation to ship all the orders together.
4. A military or logistical action involving large numbers of people or items.
The army carried out a bulk operation to move supplies to the base.