Meaning of the word "barcode reader" in English

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barcode reader

US /ˈbɑːr.koʊd ˌriː.dɚ/
UK /ˈbɑːr.koʊd ˌriː.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

an electronic device that can read and output barcodes

Example:
The cashier used a barcode reader to scan the items.
Many retail stores rely on barcode readers for inventory management.
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