OCR
What Does OCR Mean in a Text?
OCR means "Optical Character Recognition." OCR refers to the mechanical or electronic recognition of printed or written text and its conversion into code for data processing.Image for OCR
When I write OCR, I mean this:
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is the conversion of printed text into the useable code.
Summary of Key Points
"Optical Character Recognition" is the most common definition for OCR on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| OCR | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Optical Character Recognition |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Specialists |
Examples of OCR in Sentences
Here is an example of OCR being used in a conversation:- Tony: The OCR can convert the text in the magazine for the website.
- Jordan: Excellent! It saves me typing it!
An Academic Look at OCR
As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Oh Cee Ar"), OCR is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.Example of OCR Used in a Text
OCR
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