scanner
(skænəʳ )
Word forms: scanners
1. countable noun
A scanner is a machine which is used to examine, identify, or record things, for example by using a beam of light, sound, or X-rays.
...brain scanners.
...a security scanner that can see through clothes.
2. countable noun
A scanner is a piece of computer equipment that you use for copying a picture or document onto a computer. [computing]
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Collocations:
barcode scanner
The first new fridges will feature a barcode scanner to identify what is going in and out.
The Sun (2013)
There's a barcode scanner so you can find out more about products.
The Sun (2014)
It uses your phone's camera to turn itself into a barcode scanner that will help you to find the best deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It has a barcode scanner to capture serial numbers; you can add photos, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You then input details of what you are eating - a barcode scanner makes this especially easy - and add in how much exercise you are doing.
The Sun (2013)
Translations:
Chinese: 扫描器
Japanese: スキャナー
- capture the attention
- capture the beauty of
- capture the complexity of
- capture the essence of
- capture the excitement of
- capture the headlines
- capture the heart of
- capture the magic
- capture the mood
- capture the soul
- capture the spirit of
- car
- car accelerates
- car accident
- carafe
- car alarm
- caramel
- caramel colour
- caramel flavour
- caramelize
- caramel syrup
- caramel topping
- carapace
- carat
- caravan