machine-readable

adjective

ma·​chine-read·​a·​ble mə-ˈshēn-ˈrē-də-bəl How to pronounce machine-readable (audio)
: directly usable by a computer
machine-readable text

Examples of machine-readable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the powerful EU privacy law that went into effect in 2018, has adopted this very approach, mandating a standardized, machine-readable format for the transfer of personal data. Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2020 Its survey of a mere 600 out of 6,000 U.S. hospitals showed that 70% are complying with two key rule requirements: a machine-readable file that computer systems can read and a consumer-friendly display. Cynthia A. Fisher, STAT, 2 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of machine-readable was in 1958

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“Machine-readable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machine-readable. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

machine-readable

adjective
ma·​chine-read·​able
: directly usable by a computer
machine-readable text
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