OCR
American-
optical character reader.
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optical character recognition.
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Some estimate that at 2.25% now, the OCR is around 75 basis points below a neutral setting that is neither restrictive nor stimulative for the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
This is the third 10-day deadline issued by the OCR to SJSU, the first in January and the second having expired last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
In November 2023, a moderation team for the OCR exam board reported concerns about the authenticity of the work submitted on behalf of pupils, which prompted an investigation.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
“Real investigations are very infrequent now,” said Jason Langberg, who was an OCR attorney in Denver until this summer.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
How long this process takes is determined by the decision whether or not to perform OCR.
From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress
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