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Universal Product Code

/ˈjunəˌvʌrsəl ˌprɑdəkt koʊd/
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Definitions of Universal Product Code
  1. noun
    code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information
    synonyms: bar code
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    type of:
    code
    a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
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