scanner

//ˈskænər//
B1Frequency Level 10Neutral
Visual representation of scanner

Noun

scannerSingular
scannersPlural
1

An electronic device that converts documents, images, or objects into digital data by detecting and analyzing light reflected from them.

I used the scanner to save the old photos on my computer.

2

A device or software that systematically examines data, signals, or frequencies to detect or identify specific information.

The antivirus scanner detected a suspicious file on my computer.

3

A person who scans or examines something carefully.

The scanner carefully examined every document for errors.