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1. | [ noun ] (physics,electronics) a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area | |
Related terms: | dish scan | |
2. | [ noun ] (computer science,electronics) an electronic device that generates a digital representation of a document for data input to a computer | |
Synonyms: | image_scanner digital_scanner | |
Related terms: | electronic_device data_input_device | |
3. | [ noun ] (prosody) someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables | |
Related terms: | reviewer scan | |
4. | [ noun ] (electronics) a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition | |
Synonyms: | electronic_scanner | |
Examples: | "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels" |
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Related terms: | detector scan | |
Similar spelling: |
scunner Schaner scenery Sconyers Sconiers schooner Schoener Scheiner Schnur schnorr Schnoor Schnarr Schumer Schomer schmeer schemer scenario scammer schnorkel scenarist |