barcoding

noun — 2 senses

barcoding

noun

Etymology From barcode + -ing.

1

The assignment of a barcode to a product and the printing of the barcode on the product

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy A taxonomic method that uses a short genetic marker in an organism's DNA to identify it as belonging to a particular species.

Derived terms
metabarcoding

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