code reader scan

[koʊd ˈridər skæn]
nounpl: code reader scans
leitura de código de diagnóstico
1. The process of using a diagnostic device to read and interpret error codes from a vehicle's onboard computer system
The mechanic performed a code reader scan to identify the engine problem.
O mecânico realizou uma leitura de código de diagnóstico para identificar o problema do motor.
2. The action of scanning barcodes, QR codes, or similar machine-readable codes using a specialized reader device
The store clerk used a code reader scan to process the inventory.
O vendedor usou uma leitura de código para processar o inventário.
This term is essential in modern automotive and retail contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In the automotive industry, code reader scans are standard diagnostic procedures at repair shops. In retail, they are fundamental to inventory management and point-of-sale operations. The technology has become ubiquitous in both countries' commercial sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
diagnostic scanbarcode scanQR code scancode scanningerror code reading
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual inspectionvisual inspection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
leitura de código de diagnóstico
Standard term used in automotive and retail contexts
São Paulo
varredura de código
More technical/commercial usage
Rio de Janeiro
leitura de código
Shortened informal version
Portugal
leitura de códigos de diagnóstico
Same as Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variation

Related Words

diagnostic toolbarcode readerOBD scannererror codevehicle diagnosticsinventory management

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a code reader scan
pull a code reader scan
perform a diagnostic scan
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