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Definition of scanner - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
image capturedevice that scans documents, images, or other objects
- She used the scanner to digitize her family photos..
2.
barcodeTECH. device detecting printed data like barcodesTECH.
- The cashier used a scanner to read the barcode.
3.
healthcareTECH. medical device generating images of body partsTECH.
- The doctor used a scanner to view the patient's heart.
4.
radio monitoringTECH. radio receiver scanning frequencies for signalsTECH.
- He used a scanner to find the police frequency.
Images of scanner
device that scans documents, images, or other objects 
device detecting printed data like barcodes 
medical device generating images of body parts 
radio receiver scanning frequencies for signals
Expressions with scanner
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subject to detailed investigation or analysis
The company's financial records are under the scanner after the audit.
device for scanning items at checkout
The cashier used a hand scanner for the groceries.
device that scans luggage for security threats
The airport uses a baggage scanner for all checked bags.
application providing access to police communications
The app functions as a police scanner on your phone.
device or software that reads and interprets barcode data
The barcode scanner quickly processed the product's code.
device that converts images into digital form
The image scanner quickly digitized the old photographs.
small electronic device held in one hand to read codes or images
The librarian used a handheld scanner to check the books back in.
medical device that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the body
The doctor reviewed the CT scanner images to diagnose the injury.
electronic device converting images to digital format
The office uses a digital scanner for all documents.
software that detects and removes viruses
The anti-virus scanner found and removed the malware from my computer.
scanner with a flat surface for scanning
She placed the photo on the flatbed scanner to make a copy.
device used to perform brain imaging
The hospital acquired a new brain scanner for research.
device creating body image to find hidden objects
The airport installed a new full body scanner for security.
device converting printed material into digital form
The optical scanner quickly digitized the entire document.
device for examining internal body structures using ultrasonic waves
The doctor used an ultrasound scanner to check the baby's health.
machine using X-rays to create body's detailed images
The doctor reviewed the images from the CAT scanner to diagnose the patient's condition.
electronic device that captures paper documents and turns them into digital images
The office bought a new document scanner for archiving old contracts.
Origin of scanner
Latin, scandere (to climb)
Terms with scanner included in their meaning
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technology
converted to digital format using a scanner
digital image
image produced by a scanner
capture
make a visual record with a camera or scanner
paper scanning
technology reading marks on paper with a scanner
technology
document scanner with a flat surface
abr: Positron Emission Tomography scan
medical test using a scanner to see inside the body
medical
cylindrical scanner assembly in medical imaging
virus scanner
program designed to detect and remove malware
scanner
medical device using ultrasound to create images of inside the body
technology
flat surface on scanner for placing items
borehole scanner
device that scans borehole walls using ultrasound
signal scanner
device that scans video signals
with scanner
equipped with a handheld scanning device
technology
scanner with a flat surface for scanning
abr: Computed Axial Tomography scanner
machine that makes detailed pictures inside the body
Examples of scanner in a sentence
He bought a new scanner for his home office. The library installed a scanner for self-checkout. He used a scanner to digitize the old documents. The hospital's new scanner improved diagnostic accuracy. She lay still as the scanner captured images of her brain. The scanner picked up a distress signal from the ship.
He adjusted the scanner to catch the weather updates.
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- French:scanner, lecteur de code-barres, ...
- German:Scanner, Funkscanner, ...
- Italian:digitalizzatore, tomografo, ...
- Spanish:digitalizador, lector de códigos, ...
- Portuguese:scanner, leitor de código de barras, ...
- Chinese:扫描仪, 条码扫描器, ...
- Japanese:スキャナー, バーコードリーダー, ...
- Arabic:ماسِح ضَوْئِي, قارِئ باركود, ...
- Hebrew:סוֹרֵק, סוֹרֵק בַּרְקוֹד, ...
- Russian:сканер, радиосканер, ...
- Ukrainian:сканер, ...
- Hindi:स्कैनर, बारकोड स्कैनर, ...
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