Universal Product 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 cashier scanned the universal product code on the back of the cereal box to determine its price.
- Every product package in the store includes a universal product code for efficient checkout processing.
- Manufacturers must assign a unique universal product code to each of their products to track sales and inventory.
- She carefully placed a universal product code sticker on each of her handmade craft items before selling them online.
- When restocking the shelves, employees make sure to scan the universal product code on each item to accurately update the store's inventory.