Bar Code (Noun)
Meaning
Code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The store clerk quickly scanned the bar code on the cereal box to check its price.
- To prevent errors in checkout, ensure the bar code is visible and clean on all products.
- Many stores rely on the use of a bar code system for accurate and efficient inventory management.
- After a purchase, some shoppers also save receipts containing a bar code that serves as a digital record.
- Modern libraries now label books with bar codes, replacing older catalog systems to help borrowers track checkouts more efficiently.