Hollerith code
English
![](Images/wiktionary/Hollerith_punched_card.jpg.webp)
Picture of a Hollerith card from 1895 Railroad Gazette
Etymology
After Herman Hollerith, who patented machine-readable punch card devices in 1889.
Proper noun
Hollerith code
- (computing, historical) A standard code defining the patterns of holes on punch cards that represent various text characters.
Related terms
- Hollerith card