"Hollerith code" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after American inventor Herman Hollerith (1860–1929), who patented machine-readable punch card devices in 1889. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|inventor||||}} inventor, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Herman Hollerith}} Herman Hollerith, {{named-after|en|Herman Hollerith|born=1860|died=1929|nat=American|occ=inventor|wplink==}} Named after American inventor Herman Hollerith (1860–1929) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hollerith code
  1. (computing, historical) A standard code defining the patterns of holes on punch cards that represent various text characters. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: Hollerith card
    Sense id: en-Hollerith_code-en-name-EpDNHxr1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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