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machine-readable

adjective

Definition of machine-readable

: directly usable by a computer
  • machine-readable text

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First Known Use of machine-readable

1961

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machine-readable

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Definition of machine-readable for English Language Learners

  • : in a form that can be used and understood by a computer

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