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paper tape
noun
, Computers.
- 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.
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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.
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There is a paper tape that passes continuously over two rollers and has two stylos constantly bearing on it.
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The standard PDP alphanumeric paper tape code includes an odd parity bit which may be checked by the program.
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These routines include various format print outs, paper tape and magnetic tape read in programs, and display subroutines.
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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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