scanner

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo que converte imagens físicas ou documentos em dados digitais; também pode se referir a alguém que analisa a métrica de versos, a uma antena giratória de radar ou a um receptor de rádio que busca automaticamente sinais em uma faixa de frequências.

A noun referring to a device that converts physical images or documents into digital data, or a person who analyzes verse meter, or a rotating radar dish, or a radio receiver that automatically searches for signals across a range of frequencies.

1. Prosody analystC2formalart

   A person who analyzes verse to determine the number and metrical value of syllables.

   Escandidor

   • The scanner identified the iambic pentameter in the poem.
   • As a skilled scanner, she could detect subtle rhythmic patterns.
   • The professor acted as a scanner for the ancient Greek texts.

2. Image digitizerA2formalIT

   An electronic device that converts physical images or documents into digital data for computer input.

   Scanner

   • I used the scanner to digitize old family photographs.
   • The office scanner can handle up to 50 pages per minute.
   • She placed the document on the scanner and pressed the button.

   Sinônimosdigitizerimage scanner

3. Radar deviceB2formaltechnical

   A rotating or oscillating radar dish used to survey a wide area for detection purposes.

   Dispositivo de radar

   • The airport scanner monitors all incoming aircraft.
   • The ship's scanner detected an object on the horizon.
   • Military scanners sweep the skies for potential threats.

4. Frequency receiverB2formaltechnical

   A radio receiver that automatically scans across a range of frequencies to find signals or transmissions.

   Escâner de frequências

   • The police scanner picked up chatter from the dispatch.
   • He used a scanner to listen to emergency broadcasts.
   • The radio scanner searched for active frequencies in the area.