noun Download 🔗Share A device which scans documents in order to convert them to a digital medium. Examples : "He put the picture in the scanner, then e-mailed a copy of it to his family." device technology electronics computing machine communication internet technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A radio receiver which iterates through a sequence of frequencies to detect signal. Examples : "The security guards used scanners to monitor radio frequencies and listen for any suspicious activity. " electronics communication signal machine technology device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device which uses radiation (ultrasound, X-ray, etc.) to generate images of tissue or surfaces for diagnostic purposes. Examples : "The doctor used scanners to examine the patient's chest for any problems. " medicine technology device machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device which uses optics to detect printed data (such as a barcode). Examples : "At the grocery store, the cashier uses scanners to read the barcodes on all the items. " technology electronics device machine computing technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who scans. Examples : "The library employs several scanners who meticulously check each returned book for damage. " technology machine electronics device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading