Machine-readable arrangement scanned at a check-out (3,4)

I believe the answer is:

bar code

(Other definitions for bar code that I've seen before include "Pattern of stripes containing information for computer processing" , "Brocade (anag.)" , "that needs scanning" , "Stock control marking" , "Stock item marker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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