OCR
American-
optical character reader.
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optical character recognition.
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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This is the third 10-day deadline issued by the OCR to SJSU, the first in January and the second having expired last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
In November 2023, a moderation team for the OCR exam board reported concerns about the authenticity of the work submitted on behalf of pupils, which prompted an investigation.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
“We felt like OCR was close to making a determination. We thought we were going to be able to get a resolution in the next couple of months, early in 2025,” Duggins-Clay said.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
“The significant reduction in the OCR since August 2024 is expected to support a recovery in economic activity,” it added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
Most scanners are bundled with OCR software, but these OCR packages are often older or "brain-damaged" versions, with their functionality deliberately lowered.
From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim
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