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Meaning of the word scanner in English

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scanner

US /ˈskæn.ɚ/
UK /ˈskæn.ɚ/
"scanner" picture

Noun

1.

a device that scans documents or images and converts them into digital data

Example:
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I used the scanner to digitize my old photos.
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The office needs a new high-speed scanner.
Synonym:
digitizerreader
2.

a device that scans for radio signals, especially in order to detect police or emergency broadcasts

Example:
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He had a police scanner in his car.
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Firefighters often use portable scanners to monitor emergency frequencies.
Synonym:
radio scannerfrequency scanner
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