ocr

/OW0 K R/
verb
  1. 1

    (transitive) To perform optical character recognition upon.

noun
  1. 1

    (computing, uncountable) Initialism of optical character recognition (the technology or principle). [(computing) The electronic identification and digital encoding of printed or handwritten characters by means of an optical scanner and specialized software.]

  2. 2

    (computing, countable) Initialism of optical character reader (the scanning device).

  3. 3

    (sports, uncountable) Initialism of obstacle course racing.

  4. 4

    (sports, countable) Initialism of obstacle course race.

  5. 5

    (education, UK) Initialism of Oxford, Cambridge & RSA (examination board). [A city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, famous for its university.]

  6. 6

    (politics, US) Initialism of Office for Civil Rights.

  7. 7

    (religion) Initialism of Office of the Chief Rabbi.

  8. 8

    (construction, uncountable) Initialism of one coat render.