bar code

NOUN

merchandise computer code

Synonyms

WEAK

UPC Universal Product Code

Example Sentences

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Sharma expected the count to take an hour using bar code scanners, but they malfunctioned in the cold, forcing his team to pull an all-nighter and count manually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

No more scrolling through your phone to find that bar code, or scrambling through your glove compartment to find that parking pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025

The machines scan the bar code on the back of the membership card, showing the membership record, including photo and status.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Mr Jack said on Sunday there would be a single bar code system and membership of just one scheme would be needed instead of multiple schemes so there would be no extra costs.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2023

The Gold-Bug had no bar code at all, but that made sense if Mr. Griswold had made it especially for his game.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman