Chunk (Verb)
Meaning 1
Group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She chunked the documents together in alphabetical order before filing them away.
- You can chunk the data points side by side for a clearer comparison.
- Chunk the ingredients together and mix thoroughly to create a consistent batter.
- Chunk the jobs according to priority so we can tackle the most important ones first.
- The researcher tried to chunk the results together in a way that would showcase the most significant findings.
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Meaning 2
Put together indiscriminately; "lump together all the applicants".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The researchers were criticized for trying to chunk all the respondents into a single demographic group despite their differences.
- They decided to chunk the various course materials into a simplified curriculum.
- The judge chunked the similar cases together for a mass hearing.
- She has a tendency to chunk all her memories of childhood holidays into a single story.
- The company should avoid chunking all the data into one pile without analyzing it separately.