scanner
Pronunciación: [ˈskænər]
Palabra
Contexto: «technology»
(noun) a device that reads and captures information from documents or images. It's like a camera that helps you make digital copies of things like papers or photos.
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I used the scanner to copy my homework and send it to my teacher.
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The scanner was broken, so I couldn't make any copies of the documents.
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Can you help me use the scanner to scan this picture?
Contexto: «healthcare»
(noun) a medical machine that creates images of the inside of the body, like an X-ray or MRI. Doctors use scanners to see what is happening inside you without having to do surgery.
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The doctor used a scanner to check my bones for any problems.
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The scanner didn't show anything wrong with my legs, so I was relieved.
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What kind of scanner will the doctor use for my check-up?
Contexto: «security»
(noun) a machine that checks people or objects for safety before they enter a place, like an airport. This scanner helps keep everyone safe by looking for things that shouldn't be there.
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The security scanner made sure I had nothing dangerous in my bag before I flew.
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I didn't have to walk through the scanner because I had a special pass.
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Why do we need to go through the scanner at the airport?
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