Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
punch-card
noun
/pʌnʧ kɑrd/
Definition
A card that records data by means of holes punched in it.
Examples
- The data was entered into the system using punch cards.
- Factories utilized punch cards for timekeeping and payroll processing.
- In the past, programmers would create their code on punch cards.
Meaning
Punch cards are used to store information in a mechanical form, typically in early computer systems or for data processing.
Synonyms
- data card
- perforated card
