barcode

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɑː(r)kəʊd/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular barcode

Plural barcodes

A barcode that stores the text "Wikipedia"

1. (countable) A barcode is a pattern of black and white stripes that store a small amount of text that can be read by a computer. They're most commonly placed on objects sold in stores and are then scanned by cashiers.