scanners
word · lemma: scanner
Definition
Electronic devices that can copy images or text from paper and turn them into digital files. 'Scanners' is the plural form of 'scanner.'
Usage & Nuances
Refers to more than one scanner. Common collocations: 'flatbed scanners', 'barcode scanners', and 'security scanners'. In technology and office contexts, means devices for digitizing documents; in airports or shops, often means machines for checking items or security.
Example Sentences
The library has several scanners for students to use.
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I used two scanners to copy all the photos.
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The IT department just bought new scanners for the office.
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Most modern scanners can send documents straight to your email.
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The airport installed new security scanners last month.
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Some shops use scanners at the checkout to read barcodes quickly.
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