barcode
What is another word for barcode? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A pattern of parallel bars or concentric circles that a machine can read to identify a product or other item.
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How to use barcode
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scan a barcode
barcode reader
barcode label
print a barcode
It is a neutral, everyday word.
Etymology
Barcode is a compound of bar and code. The noun is first recorded in 1963.
Full origin of barcode →Frequently asked questions
What is a barcode?
A barcode is a machine-readable set of bars or circles that encodes information. Scanners read it to identify an item.
Is barcode one word or two?
Both barcode and bar code are used, though barcode is the more common form.
What is the verb barcode?
As a verb it means to apply a machine-readable code to something, as in barcoding stock.
