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Term: Barcodes

Description:

Barcodes are visual representations of data that can be read by barcode scanners or smartphone apps. They consist of vertical lines of varying widths, which encode information such as product details or inventory numbers. Barcodes are used extensively in retail, inventory management, and logistics to enhance efficiency and accurate tracking.

Senses:

1. Noun: A series of vertical lines of different thicknesses that represent encoded information, which can be scanned and interpreted by barcode readers.
2. Verb (transitive): To assign or attach a barcode to an item, product, or package for identification or tracking purposes.

Usages:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Type: Popular

Example Sentence 1: When purchasing items at the supermarket, the cashier uses a barcode scanner to quickly scan the barcodes on each product.

Example Sentence 2: The package delivery company relies on barcodes to efficiently sort and track packages as they move through their system.

Amazon Related Products: Barcode Scanners, Barcode Labels

Sense 2 (Verb - transitive):

Type: Local

Example Sentence 1: Our warehouse team will barcode the new inventory to ensure accurate and quick tracking.

Example Sentence 2: The library staff decided to barcode the entire collection, making it easier for patrons to locate books using self-service kiosks.

Amazon Related Products: Barcode Label Printers, Barcode Labels/Stickers