scanner (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈskænər/
Definition
A device that reads information from paper or other physical media and converts it into a digital format, or a medical machine that creates images of the inside of the body.
Examples
I need to buy a new document scanner for my home office.
The hospital has the latest MRI scanner for detailed imaging.
The security scanner at the airport checked everyone's bags.
How to Use scanner
- scanner for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the purpose or type of scanner. — "This is a specialized scanner for old photographs."
- scanner app (collocation)
- A mobile application that functions as a scanner. — "I use a scanner app on my phone to digitize receipts."
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