smart card

smart card
noun
a plastic card containing a microprocessor that enables the holder to perform operations requiring data that is stored in the microprocessor; typically used to perform financial transactions

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noun
: a card that functions as a credit or debit card but also has a built-in microprocessor to store and process data and records (as of bank transactions)

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smart card noun
A plastic card like a banker's card fitted with a microprocessor (including a memory) rather than a magnetic strip, used in commercial transactions, telecommunications, etc, its design intended to combat fraud
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Main Entry: ↑smart

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smart card UK US noun [countable] [singular smart card plural smart cards]
a small plastic card that stores information in electronic form, used for example like a passport or for paying for things in shops
Thesaurus: vouchers, coupons, labels and receiptshyponym

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smart card,
a small plastic card embedded with a microprocessor and memory chip that can function as a miniature computer: »

The smart card offers a highly secure system for access not only to banking transactions but to data bases and buildings (Fortune).

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n. a plastic card with a built-in microprocessor, used typically for electronic processes such as financial transactions and personal identification

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noun, pl ⋯ cards [count]
: a plastic card (such as a credit card) that has a small computer chip for storing information

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ˈsmart card [smart card smart cards] noun
a small plastic card on which information is stored in electronic form
see also ↑chip card

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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