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Magnetic Reader

Definition

A magnetic reader refers to a device that uses magnetic technology to read information encoded on magnetic stripes or cards.

Main Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Magnetic Stripe Reader

A magnetic reader, often known as a magnetic stripe reader, is a device that reads the information stored on the magnetic stripe of various cards, such as credit cards or identification cards. It detects and decodes the magnetic signal to retrieve the encoded data.

Example Sentence:

Before using your credit card, ensure that the magnetic stripe is clean and undamaged so that the magnetic reader can read it accurately.

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Sense 2: Magnetic Card Reader

A magnetic reader, commonly referred to as a magnetic card reader, is a device used to read information stored on magnetic cards, such as hotel key cards, library cards, or gift cards. It scans the magnetic strip or chip embedded in the card and retrieves the relevant data.

Example Sentence:

The librarian used a magnetic reader to quickly check out the books by scanning the library card.

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Sense 3: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) Reader

A magnetic reader, known as a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) reader, is a device used in the banking industry to read the special Magnetic Ink Character Recognition line printed on checks. It processes the magnetic ink characters to extract essential banking information.

Example Sentence:

The bank teller used a magnetic reader to quickly process the customer's check and validate the account details.

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