OCR Definition

OCR
abbreviation

1. computing.
Optical character recognition, reader or reading.

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optical character reader
noun

1. computing.
A light-sensitive device for inputting data directly on to a computer by means of optical character recognition.

Derivative: optical character reading
noun

Etymology: 1960s.

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optical character recognition
noun

1. computing.
The scanning, identification and recording of printed characters by a photoelectric device attached to a computer.

Etymology: 1960s.