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= Unit record equipment
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Unit record equipment refers to a category of devices used for processing data recorded on physical media, typically in the context of early computing and data management. This equipment was used primarily during the mid-20th century before the advent of more advanced computer systems. The term "unit record" specifically implies that the devices handle individual records of data, often structured in a tabular format.