chunk
chunk Lexical Profile
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• noun
A thick, solid piece or lump of a substance, such as food, wood, or stone, that has been cut or broken off.
"She tossed a few chunks of cheddar cheese and diced apples into the salad bowl."
A significant or substantial amount, portion, or share of something abstract, such as time, money, or data.
"Renovating the kitchen took up a large chunk of our annual savings."
• verb
To divide or group information, tasks, or data into smaller, manageable units for easier processing or memory retention.
"The instructor advised the students to chunk the long historical timeline into smaller thematic periods."
To cut, break, or chop something solid into thick, irregular pieces.
"Chunk the potatoes and carrots before adding them to the slow cooker."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 17th century, likely as an alteration of the older dialectal word 'chuck' (meaning a short, thick piece of wood or meat), with a nasal infix added for expressive emphasis.