Scanner

/ˈskænər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device that converts physical documents or images into digital form.

She used a scanner to digitize her important paperwork.

A device used for inspecting or searching, such as a metal detector or a barcode reader.

The security scanner at the airport detected the prohibited items in his bag.

A program or tool that searches for specific data or vulnerabilities within a system.

The antivirus scanner identified several malware threats on his computer.

Derived from the verb 'scan', which means to examine closely.

document scanner

A scanner specifically designed to digitize documents.

barcode scanner

A device that reads barcodes.

3D scanner

A device used to create digital representations of three-dimensional objects.

scan

To examine closely or quickly in order to find something.

scanning

The action of examining something with an instrument or a method.

A person who scans social media for trends.

She's a scanner; she always knows what's trending online.

A software tool that checks for vulnerabilities.

We need to run a scanner to keep our system secure.