scanner

n. person or thing that scans; peripheral device used to convert objects or images into digital images (Computers)

Scanner may refer to a number of technological devices:Scanner (radio), for searching for and receiving radio broadcastsA rotating radar antennaImage scanner, which digitizes a two-dimensional image3D scanner, which digitizes the three-dimensional shape of a real objectBarcode reader, which reads the data encoded in a barcodeVulnerability scanner, a computer program that probes for weaknessesLexical analyzer, a computer programStepper, a part of the photolithography processAn outside broadcast control vehicle An automotive electronic control unit diagnostic toolA spotlight
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Scanner Imaging A popular term for a device used for various imaging procedures–eg, CT scanner Instrumentation A device that measures [more]Scanner - Community and Resources

Noun
1. someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
(hypernym) reviewer, referee, reader
(derivation) scan
2. an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
(synonym) digital scanner, image scanner
(hypernym) electronic device
(derivation) scan
3. a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
(hypernym) dish, dish aerial, dish antenna, saucer
(derivation) scan
4. a radio receiver that that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels"
(synonym) electronic scanner
(hypernym) detector
(derivation) scan

scanner, peripheral device used to convert objects or images into digital images (Computers)