bar code

Frequency: 9.040.1 per million words

a machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines, used for identifying products

codeADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The cashier scanned the bar code on the cereal box.
  • Each item in the warehouse is tracked using a unique bar code.
  • The scanner couldn't read the crumpled bar code on the package.
  • A bar code reader quickly translates the lines and spaces into digital data.
  • Our system will automatically generate a new bar code for every product we add.
  • To check out a book, you just need to scan its bar code at the self-service kiosk.
  • Make sure the bar code on your e-ticket is visible on your phone screen.
  • The new QR code system is slowly replacing the traditional bar code in some industries.
  • The shipping label contains a bar code that allows for real-time tracking of the parcel.
  • A sticker with the product's bar code is applied at the end of the assembly line.