Explanation and meaning of scanner.

scanner

/'skænər/

noun
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
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Similar:

digital scanner image scanner

type of:
data input device electronic device input device
noun
a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition
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"they used scanners to monitor police radio channels"

Similar:

electronic scanner

type of:
detector
noun
a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
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type of:
dish aerial dish antenna saucer dish
noun
someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
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type of:
reader referee reviewer

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