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A quick definition of wipe:
Term: WIPE
Definition: Wipe means to clean or remove something completely. It can also mean to hit or try to hit something with a swinging motion, or to steal something. In some cases, it refers to passing a card with a magnetic stripe through a machine that reads the stripe. This is sometimes called "wipe."
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To pass a card with a magnetic stripe through a machine that reads the stripe.
Example 1: I swiped my credit card at the store to pay for my groceries.
Example 2: The hotel receptionist asked me to swipe my room key to open the door.
Explanation: When we use the term "wipe" in the context of a magnetic stripe card, it means to pass the card through a machine that can read the information stored on the stripe. This is commonly done with credit cards, debit cards, and hotel room keys. The examples illustrate how the action of swiping or wiping the card allows the user to access a service or make a payment.