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Definition of barcoding

barcoding

/ˈbɑːrˌkoʊdɪŋ/
bar · cod · ing
Plural:barcodings
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Past Simple:barcoded
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Past Participle:barcoded
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Present Participle:barcoding
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barcoding Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice or system of labeling goods, documents, or items with machine-readable optical codes for automated identification and inventory tracking.

Example

"The implementation of automated barcoding in the hospital pharmacy significantly reduced medication dispensing errors."

2

A taxonomic method in genetics that uses a short, standardized sequence of DNA from a specific gene to identify an organism's species.

Example

"Researchers used DNA barcoding to identify several cryptic insect species collected from the tropical rainforest."

• verb

1

To mark or label an item with a machine-readable optical code (present participle of barcode).

Example

"The warehouse staff spent the morning barcoding the newly arrived shipments before placing them on the shelves."

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• Nearby Words

barcelona
barcelonian
barcode
barcoding
bard
bardick
bare

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barcoding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barcoding
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