Synonyms for

Barcode

Verb / ˈbɑ:ˈrkəʊd / Another word for barcode — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Barcode is a series of parallel lines of varying widths that is used to store and retrieve information, typically used in retail to identify products and track inventory.

Synonyms & similar words

UPC marking label tag SKU sticker ticket stencil

Example sentences

  1. The cashier scanned the barcode to check the price of the item.
  2. The barcode on the book helped the librarian identify its genre.
  3. The supermarket uses barcodes to keep track of their inventory.
  4. The barcode scanner quickly reads the information encoded in the barcode.
  5. The barcode label on the package made it easy to locate the product.

Quotes

  • Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. - Bill Gates
  • The barcode is a symbol of our society's obsession with reducing everything to a number. - Jeff Abbott
  • A barcode is just a way to represent a unique identifier for something. - Mike Krieger

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