bar
code
Plural
barcodes
1
a row of black and white lines printed on a product that contain information such as its price, readable only by a computer
- The cashier scanned the barcode on each item to ring up the customer's purchases.
- The barcode on the book allowed the librarian to easily check it out to the borrower.
- The warehouse manager used a handheld scanner to read the barcode on each box as it was received.
- The barcode system helps retailers track inventory and manage stock levels more efficiently.
- The manufacturer printed a unique barcode on each product for easy identification and tracking throughout the supply chain.