machine-readable
adjective
ma·chine-read·a·ble
mə-ˈshēn-ˈrē-də-bəl 
: directly usable by a computer
machine-readable text
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Its syntactical restrictions meant the compiler (which translates the syntax to machine-readable instructions) is only 1 kilobyte, compared to C++ compilers, which were generally hundreds of kilobytes.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
The Compute Horizon for Brain-Computer Interfaces When inner speech becomes machine-readable, the implications go far beyond assistive communication.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
By implementing key reputation strategies, Ancira empowers brands and public figures alike to build consistent, machine-readable identities for effective and clear online strategies.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The company then proceeded to strip the books’ bindings, cut their pages and scan them into digital and machine-readable forms, according to the decision.
—Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
The Compute Horizon for Brain-Computer Interfaces When inner speech becomes machine-readable, the implications go far beyond assistive communication.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
By implementing key reputation strategies, Ancira empowers brands and public figures alike to build consistent, machine-readable identities for effective and clear online strategies.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
The company then proceeded to strip the books’ bindings, cut their pages and scan them into digital and machine-readable forms, according to the decision.
—Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
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“Machine-readable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machine-readable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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