variants
or less commonly bar code
plural barcodes also bar codes
1
: a code consisting of a group of printed and variously patterned bars and spaces and sometimes numerals that is designed to be scanned and read into computer memory and that contains information (such as identification) about the object it labels
… one version of the barcode reader used in supermarkets employs a laser scanner.—
Science
ScienceI on the other hand boarded the traditional way. I handed my paper printout to the airport personnel, who scanned the barcode before letting me proceed.—Sanjeeb Patel
Sanjeeb Patel2
biology
: something (such as a DNA sequence) that uniquely identifies a species of organism
… they now plan to analyze each fish sample by decoding a certain tiny piece of DNA that can serve as a unique bar code for the species.—Christen Brownlee
Christen Brownlee
bar coding
noun
Examples of barcode in a Sentence
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Ballots are sent in envelopes with unique tracking codes and barcodes that allow them to be tracked by officials.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Help your cashier streamline the process by positioning items in your cart with the barcode facing up, which will expedite the check-out time.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional barcodes, QR codes can handle up to 7,098 numeric characters or 4,269 alphanumeric ones.
—Benjamin Claeys, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The account claims to be sharing 170,000 ticket barcodes for upcoming Taylor Swift gigs in the US during October and November.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 6 July 2024
Reinforcement learning allows the drone to recognize warehouse racks, pallets, and cases and get close enough to inventory to scan the barcodes.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Shoppers can simply scan the barcode of a product while in the store, and the app will flag potential health concerns linked to ingredients.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024
The claims appear to be dubious, however, as Ticketmaster's barcodes aren't static, according to the company.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 6 July 2024
Without proper packaging, experts say, the funds stored on gift cards are vulnerable because their barcodes and PIN numbers, concealed only by a scratch off sticker, are visible.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 July 2024
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Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Help your cashier streamline the process by positioning items in your cart with the barcode facing up, which will expedite the check-out time.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional barcodes, QR codes can handle up to 7,098 numeric characters or 4,269 alphanumeric ones.
—Benjamin Claeys, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
The account claims to be sharing 170,000 ticket barcodes for upcoming Taylor Swift gigs in the US during October and November.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 6 July 2024
Reinforcement learning allows the drone to recognize warehouse racks, pallets, and cases and get close enough to inventory to scan the barcodes.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Shoppers can simply scan the barcode of a product while in the store, and the app will flag potential health concerns linked to ingredients.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024
The claims appear to be dubious, however, as Ticketmaster's barcodes aren't static, according to the company.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 6 July 2024
Without proper packaging, experts say, the funds stored on gift cards are vulnerable because their barcodes and PIN numbers, concealed only by a scratch off sticker, are visible.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 July 2024
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“Barcode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barcode. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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