chunk
1 of 2verb/ʧənk/
Forms:chunks,chunking,chunked,chunked
1
to divide something into thick pieces
transitive- The chef decided to chunk the vegetables for the stew to ensure even cooking.
- He used an axe to chunk the logs into manageable pieces for the fireplace.
- To make a hearty soup, she chose to chunk the meat into substantial portions.
- The lumberjack skillfully chunked the fallen tree into sections for processing.
- To simplify the recipe, you can chunk the fruits for a more rustic presentation.
2
to organize or group related items into manageable units for easier storage, processing, or understanding
transitive- When studying vocabulary, it's helpful to chunk related words together based on their meaning or usage.
- The teacher encouraged students to chunk similar math problems together to identify patterns and strategies.
- To improve memory retention, it's beneficial to chunk information into smaller, more digestible segments.
- When learning a new language, it's effective to chunk phrases or expressions rather than individual words.
- The data analyst chunked the dataset into manageable subsets for easier analysis and interpretation.