imager

noun

im·ag·er ˈi-mi-jər How to pronounce imager (audio)

plural imagers

: one that produces an image: such as

: any of various machines (such as a CT scanner or X-ray machine) used to produce diagnostic images of a living body

… we believe that our state-of-the-art NMR imager is more sensitive than our state-of-the-art CT scanner in the evaluation of these diseases. Thus, to exclude suspected disease, NMR is the preferred modality.

William G. Bradley, Jr.

: an instrument that combines the functions of detection and image production to generate graphic output of extremely high quality for scientific or technical study

The payload includes a descent imager to characterize the landing site's geological context, a stereo imager for high-resolution mapping of the surroundings, a gas analyzer, and an environmental survey package.

Robert Burnham

The imager can measure two- and three-dimensional beam-intensity distributions, and it can transfer data to a computer via a video frame grabber.

Physics Today

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ymageoure, ymager "one who makes images, sculptor," in part from imagen "to image entry 2" + -eoure, -er -er entry 2, in part borrowed from Middle French imagier, ymageur, derivatives of ymagier "to picture, imagine"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	imager
释义	imager noun im·ag·er ˈi-mi-jər plural imagers : one that produces an image: such as a : any of various machines (such as a CT scanner or X-ray machine) used to produce diagnostic images of a living body … we believe that our state-of-the-art NMR imager is more sensitive than our state-of-the-art CT scanner in the evaluation of these diseases. Thus, to exclude suspected disease, NMR is the preferred modality. William G. Bradley, Jr. b : an instrument that combines the functions of detection and image production to generate graphic output of extremely high quality for scientific or technical study The payload includes a descent imager to characterize the landing site's geological context, a stereo imager for high-resolution mapping of the surroundings, a gas analyzer, and an environmental survey package. Robert Burnham The imager can measure two- and three-dimensional beam-intensity distributions, and it can transfer data to a computer via a video frame grabber. Physics Today Word History Etymology Middle English ymageoure, ymager "one who makes images, sculptor," in part from imagen "to image entry 2" + -eoure, -er -er entry 2, in part borrowed from Middle French imagier, ymageur, derivatives of ymagier "to picture, imagine" First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above
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