Scanner Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Scanner

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

    Synonyms : digital scanner,  image scanner
Meaning 2 : a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition

    Example : they used scanners to monitor police radio channels

    Synonyms : electronic scanner
Meaning 3 : a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area

Meaning 4 : someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables