Used in a Sentence

barcode

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for barcode.

Editorial note

For it to be compelling, it needs to be readable in a bunch of iOS / Android barcode scanners, though.

Examples16
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(genetics) A portion of a gene that identifies a particular species.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of barcode gathered in one view.

noun

(genetics) A portion of a gene that identifies a particular species.

noun

(self-harm, slang) An instance of self-harm, typically with multiple parallel cuts along a line, similar in form to a machine barcode.

noun

Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for barcode.

noun

(genetics) A portion of a gene that identifies a particular species.

noun

(self-harm, slang) An instance of self-harm, typically with multiple parallel cuts along a line, similar in form to a machine barcode.

noun

Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology.

Example sentences

1

For it to be compelling, it needs to be readable in a bunch of iOS / Android barcode scanners, though.

2

That is just one use - but anywhere that you see a barcode, a QR code would serve the same purpose.

3

Right, because RedLaser totally: -Uses it's own special kind of barcode -Doesn't let people compare prices locally -Is simply a barcode-encoded URL /sarcasm Cuecat was a device that was about a decade too soon.

4

How is this an improvement over the existing tags that already have a barcode?

5

I know this, and one can think of it as the numbers encoded in a plain old EAN-13 barcode.

6

Really, that is all a QR code is - a fancier barcode.

7

They are fantastic, emails arrive telling you there is a package waiting to be picked up, when you get to the locker input your phone # and scan the barcode within the email or enter the barcode #.

8

I like the idea of barcode scanning on the decals via your phone to pull up the restaurant for submitting/looking up reviews.

9

I have a barcode scanner for Android that already does the book one.

10

As you mentioned it has a barcode scanner too.

11

I saw the special barcode for the cuecat in the wikipedia article but I don't remember it being restricted to only those types of barcodes.

12

Apple Store in NY that the guy had an iPod Touch with a card reader/barcode scasnner as opposed to the windows mobile devices they traditionally used for iPhone activation, etc.

Quote examples

1

Just like RedLaser scans a product's barcode and gives you a breakdown of prices around you, you could potentially "scan" the business and get reviews, prices and alternatives.

2

And as for the pub photographing: There has been a trend in bars in Indianapolis to scan he barcode on the back of the drivers license to "verify identity".

3

"A meshtag is a "drawable barcode" that you can create by drawing straight line segments at 6 different angles." I count only three angles.

4

Whats interesting is the fact that they license their tech to any other app that wants barcode scanning functionality in exchange for 10% cut of the sales (10 cents on the dollar) so the "app" will live past the success of redlaser.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use barcode in a sentence?

For it to be compelling, it needs to be readable in a bunch of iOS / Android barcode scanners, though.

What does barcode mean?

(genetics) A portion of a gene that identifies a particular species.

What part of speech is barcode?

barcode is commonly used as noun.