digital scanner

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digital scanner

A librarian uses a digital scanner to copy a page from an old book.

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.
digital scanner

A librarian uses a digital scanner to copy a page from an old book.

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

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