Branch (disambiguation) Facts for Kids

A branch is a part of a tree.

Branch or branching could also mean:

Computing

Branch (computer science), a point in a computer program where program-flow may change depending on a condition.
- Branch predictor, the part of a processor that determines whether a conditional branch in the instruction flow of a program is likely to be taken or not.
- Branch table, a term used to describe an efficient method of transferring program control (branching) to another part of a program using a table of branch instructions.
- Indirect branch, a type of program control instruction.
Branching (software), a way of duplicating an object under revision control.

Branch (graph theory), a concept in mathematical logic
Branch point, a point at which a multiple-valued function changes values
Principal branch, a function which selects one branch of a multi-valued function

Arthur Branch, a fictional character on the TV crime drama Law & Order
Branch (academia), an academic sub-discipline
Branch (banking), a retail location
Branch (bridle), a crooked piece of iron in a bit shank
Branch line, a relatively minor railway line
Branching (chemistry), a concept in polymer chemistry
Branching (linguistics), the general tendency towards a given order of words within sentences and smaller grammatical units within sentences
Cadet branch, a family line of nobility not descending from the first born son
Earthly Branches, one Chinese system for reckoning time
Executive branch, the branch of government responsible for the day-to-day management of the state
Olive branch, a gesture of peace
Post office branch, a type of postal facility that is not a main post office

Branch, Christopher (circa 1600-1682), early American colonist
Branch, Cliff (1948–2019), retired American football player
Branch, David (born 1948), Commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League
Branch, Emmett Forrest (1874-1932), governor of the U.S. state of Indiana
Branch, Frank (born 1944), Canadian politician
Branch, John, Jr. (1782–1863), U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, governor of North Carolina, and territorial governor of Florida
Branch, Lawrence O'Bryan (1820-1862), Confederate General and Representative from North Carolina
Branch, Michael (born 1978), English professional footballer
Branch, Michelle (born 1983), American singer, songwriter and guitarist
Branch, Vanessa (born 1973), British actress and model
McCracken, Branch (1908–1970), college men's basketball coach