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bar code

noun

: a group of thick and thin lines that is placed on a product so that a computer can get the price of the product and other information about it

Full Definition of BAR CODE

:  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 (as identification) about the object it labels
bar–cod·ed \ˈbär-ˌkō-dəd\ adjective
bar coding noun
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First Known Use of BAR CODE

1963
BAR CODE Defined for Kids

bar code

noun

Definition of BAR CODE for Kids

:  a group of thick and thin lines placed on a product that represents computerized information about the product (as price)

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