Noun
scanner -
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
digital scanner ,
image scanner
electronic device a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
data input device ,
input device a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device
scanner -
a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels"
electronic scanner
detector any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
scanner -
a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
dish aerial ,
dish antenna ,
saucer ,
dish a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table
scanner -
someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
reviewer ,
referee ,
reader someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
