double-checker

English translation: verifier

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English term or phrase:double-checker
Selected answer:verifier
Entered by: Stephanie Ezrol

19:44 Feb 11, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Marketing - Retail
English term or phrase: double-checker
Store procedures manual:
Pass the bag or merchandise over the double checker to make sure all tags are removed.
Ewa Dabrowska
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:26
verifier
Explanation:
Double Checker (Verifier)
a device used to detect the presence of active EAS labels.


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Note added at 7 mins (2010-02-11 19:51:35 GMT)
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from the same source:

EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance)
a loss prevention technique that protects assets and merchandise by utilizing security tags and labels and detection equipment. EAS systems provide tagged asset security at building entrances, exits, and enclosed areas. Alarming occurs when items protected with an active tag or label pass through the detection zone.


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Note added at 8 mins (2010-02-11 19:53:01 GMT)
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Label Double Checker An element of an EAS system used to detect the presence of live EAS labels. This device is used to detect the presence of active labels before they pass through an EAS system.

http://www.aimglobal.org/technologies/eas/eas_glossary.asp
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Stephanie Ezrol
United States
Local time: 08:26
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verifier


Explanation:
Double Checker (Verifier)
a device used to detect the presence of active EAS labels.


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Note added at 7 mins (2010-02-11 19:51:35 GMT)
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from the same source:

EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance)
a loss prevention technique that protects assets and merchandise by utilizing security tags and labels and detection equipment. EAS systems provide tagged asset security at building entrances, exits, and enclosed areas. Alarming occurs when items protected with an active tag or label pass through the detection zone.


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Note added at 8 mins (2010-02-11 19:53:01 GMT)
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Label Double Checker An element of an EAS system used to detect the presence of live EAS labels. This device is used to detect the presence of active labels before they pass through an EAS system.

http://www.aimglobal.org/technologies/eas/eas_glossary.asp


    Reference: http://www.sensormatic.com/Products/GST/glossary.aspx
Stephanie Ezrol
United States
Local time: 08:26
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jenni Lukac (X)
4 mins
  -> Thanks Jenni

agree  Sheila Wilson
5 mins
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agree  Veronika McLaren
6 mins
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agree  Jack Doughty
16 mins
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agree  Gary D: You have one apparatus which removes the tag, then they pass the item over a second piece of equipment to check for any other anti theft device that may be on the item, Some stores have a second anti theft device in a pocket or inside a handbag
2 hrs
  -> Thanks Gary, and thanks for the further explanation.

agree  Alexandra Taggart
2 days 2 hrs
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