character recognition
Britishnoun
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Before AI, technology known as optical character recognition could scan documents into a digital format.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
With optical character recognition the plate number is compared to one or more law enforcement crime databases of vehicles of interests or “hot lists,” according to the International Assn. of Chiefs of Police.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024
But the repository stores firearms purchaser information and other data as image files without optical character recognition - meaning firearms purchaser information can’t be searched using text.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2024
LaHood said afterwards he was hopeful Raffensperger’s office might propose a new solution using optical character recognition software.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024
Page skew must be corrected for aesthetic reasons and to enable accurate character recognition if desired.
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