scannable
Ready for barcodes
Scannable describes something that can be scanned—read quickly by eye or processed by a machine.
A scannable document has clear formatting that lets readers skim for key information.
A scannable barcode or QR code can be read by optical devices.
Make your resume scannable by using bullet points and clear headings.
Easy to understand
- legibleAble to be read
- skimmableEasily scanned for gist
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- conciseBriefly and clearly stated
bulleted · formatted · layout · whitespace · headings · hierarchy · structured · accessible
Machine reading of images
- textWritten or printed words
- pageNoble's young assistant
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- receiptWritten payment acknowledgment
form · invoice · contract · legible · readable · optical · image capture · digitize
Two-dimensional scannable code
- UPCProduct identification stripes
- ISBNStandard publication number
- barcodeEncoded product stripes
- stripesParallel linear markings
symbology · label · tag · price · checkout · retail · grocery · inventory
Of the touching sense
- signagePosted public displays
- audio signalsTransmitted sonic information
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
- contrastNotable difference between things
large print · assistive · inclusive · universal design · captioning · readable · legible · adaptable
Close-proximity communication protocol
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- taggingAttaching identifying markers
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- contactlessRequiring no physical touch
proximity · antenna · transponder · supply chain · logistics · warehouse · smartcard · e-ticket
Friction ridge impression
- irisEye's pigmented disc
- facialBeauty service for skin
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- palmHand's flat interior
voiceprint · recognition · identification · authentication · biometrics · e-passport · smartcard · chip
readable
Easy to understand
concise · bulleted · formatted · layout · whitespace · headings · hierarchy · structured · accessible · user-friendly
OCR
Machine reading of images
receipt · form · invoice · contract · legible · readable · optical · image capture · digitize · archive
QR
Two-dimensional scannable code
stripes · symbology · label · tag · price · checkout · retail · grocery · inventory · product
tactile
Of the touching sense
- signagePosted public displays
- audio signalsTransmitted sonic information
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
contrast · large print · assistive · inclusive · universal design · captioning · readable · legible · adaptable
NFC
Close-proximity communication protocol
- RFIDWireless identification via electromagnetic fields
- taggingAttaching identifying markers
- chipSmall broken-off piece
contactless · proximity · antenna · transponder · supply chain · logistics · warehouse · smartcard · e-ticket · toll
fingerprint
Friction ridge impression
palm · voiceprint · recognition · identification · authentication · biometrics · e-passport · smartcard · chip · security
scannablenonscannable
Cannot be optically decoded
unscannable · unreadable · illegible · undetectable · unrecognizable
scan, scanner, scanning, scanned, scanners, rescan, rescanned, rescanning