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paper tape

noun

, Computers.
  1. a narrow strip of paper in which holes are punched in designated patterns to represent characters: formerly in common use as an input/output medium.


paper tape

noun

  1. a former name for punched tape


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Word History and Origins

Origin of paper tape1

1885–90, for earlier sense

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Example Sentences

The paper tape is moved by an electrically-driven gear, while time intervals are indicated by means of clockwork mechanism.

There is a paper tape that passes continuously over two rollers and has two stylos constantly bearing on it.

The standard PDP alphanumeric paper tape code includes an odd parity bit which may be checked by the program.

These routines include various format print outs, paper tape and magnetic tape read in programs, and display subroutines.

Just then he heard of an erratic genius who had an invention for winding paper tape on wire for the use of milliners.

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