Universal Product Code

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Definition

Noun: A standardized system of machine-readable identification, consisting of a pattern of vertical bars of varying widths, printed on retail product packaging. This code is scanned by an optical reader (like a laser scanner) to automatically identify the specific item. This identification allows a connected computer system to retrieve information such as the product's price and to update inventory records.

Usage

The universal product code is used primarily in retail and supply chain management to automate the checkout process and track stock levels efficiently. - It is printed on the packaging of almost all consumer goods sold in stores. - When scanned at the point of sale, it instantly identifies the product in the store's database.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • UPC-A: This is the most common version of the universal product code, encoding 12 numerical digits.
  • UPC Data: The information encoded in a universal product code typically includes a manufacturer identification number and a unique item reference number.
Variants and Related Words
  • UPC: This is the standard and most common abbreviation for universal product code.
    • Please make sure the UPC on the new product label is correct before printing.
  • Barcode: This is a broader, more general term. A universal product code is one specific type of barcode used in North America and other regions for retail products.
    • The library uses a different barcode system than the retail universal product code.
Synonyms
  • Product code: A more general term for any code identifying a product.
  • Machine-readable code: Describes any code designed to be read by an automated device.
Related Phrases
  • UPC scanner: The hardware device used to read a universal product code.
  • UPC symbol: The specific graphical representation (the bars and numbers) of the universal product code.
Noun
  1. 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

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