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Noun bar code has 1 sense
  1. bar code, Universal Product Code - code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information
    --1 is a kind of code

Definitions from the Web

Bar Code

Definition:

A bar code is a series of black and white stripes or squares that represent alphanumeric characters. It is used for encoding information, such as product details, to be easily scanned and read by a barcode reader.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A machine-readable representation of data in the form of a pattern of lines or squares.
  2. The numeric or alphanumeric code represented by the pattern of lines or squares.

Verb:

  1. To label, encode, or scan using a bar code.

Usages:

Popular Usage: Bar codes are commonly found on product packaging to aid in the checkout process at retail stores.

Local Usage: In our local community, bar codes are often used for ticketing and entrance control in events and venues.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The cashier scanned the bar code on the item to retrieve its price.
  2. My package has a damaged bar code, so it cannot be processed by the automated sorting system.

Verb:

  1. Please bar code all the new inventory before placing it on the shelves.
  2. Make sure to bar code the documents so that they can be easily tracked in the system.

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