electronic scanner
Definition
- Noun:
- A radio receiver that automatically searches across a range of frequencies: An electronic device that systematically scans through radio frequencies to detect and receive signals, such as those used by emergency services or aviation.
- A device that converts physical documents or images into digital data: A machine that uses a sensor to capture and digitize text, images, or objects from a physical medium.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The journalist used an electronic scanner to listen to local emergency broadcasts.
- Please place the photograph face down on the glass of the electronic scanner to create a digital copy.
Advanced Usage
- "to monitor with a scanner": To listen to or observe transmissions using a scanning radio receiver.
- Enthusiasts often monitor air traffic control with a scanner.
Variants and Related Words
- Scanner (n): A common shortened form for "electronic scanner."
- I bought a new document scanner for my home office.
- Scan (v): The action performed by an electronic scanner.
- You need to scan these pages to email them.
Synonyms
- Radio scanner: Specifically for the frequency-scanning receiver.
- Image scanner or Document scanner: Specifically for the digitizing device.
Related Phrases
- Scan in: To use a scanner to digitize something.
- I will scan in the contract and send it to you.
Noun
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a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition
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they used scanners to monitor police radio channels
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