Definition

1. Noun:
   • An electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer: A digital scanner is a hardware device that optically captures images, text, or objects and converts them into a digital file format that can be stored, edited, or transmitted by a computer.

Usage

• A digital scanner is used to convert physical documents, photographs, or objects into digital data.
• It functions as an input device, sending the digitized information to a computer for processing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I used a digital scanner to upload the old family photos to my computer.
  • The office purchased a new digital scanner to create electronic archives of all paper records.
  • Please place the document face down on the glass of the digital scanner.

Advanced Usage

• "Flatbed scanner": A common type of digital scanner with a flat, glass surface for scanning documents or books.
  • For scanning thick books, a flatbed digital scanner is more suitable than a sheet-fed model.
• "Scanning resolution": Refers to the detail a digital scanner can capture, measured in dots per inch (DPI).
  • A higher scanning resolution results in a larger, more detailed digital file.

Variants and Related Words

• Scanner (n): A common shortened form of "digital scanner."
  • The scanner is connected to the computer via a USB cable.
• Scan (v/n): The act of using a digital scanner, or the resulting digital file.
  • I need to scan this contract. (v)
  • I will email you the scan. (n)
• Scanning (n/adj): The process or technology related to using a digital scanner.
  • Scanning technology has improved greatly. (adj)

Synonyms

• Image scanner: A device that captures images digitally.
• Optical scanner: A scanner that uses light to capture an image.

Related Phrases

• To run a scan: To operate a digital scanner.
  • Can you run a scan of this diagram for the presentation?
• Scanner bed: The flat surface of a digital scanner where the item is placed.
  • Wipe the scanner bed clean to avoid dust marks on your digital images.

Noun

1. an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer