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battalion

1 of 1noun
/bə.ˈtæl.jən/
Forms:battalions
1

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

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  • The battalion coordinated with other units for the large-scale exercise.
  • The new recruits were assigned to a battalion and began their training.
  • During the review, the general inspected each battalion for readiness.
  • The battalion's mission was to secure the area and provide support.
  • Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation.
2

a large, often unspecified number of people or things

  • She faced a battalion of emails after her vacation.
  • A battalion of reporters swarmed the courthouse.
  • He owns a battalion of sneakers, all neatly arranged.
  • The company deployed a battalion of marketers for the product launch.
  • A battalion of fans waited outside the stadium for hours.