scanner
intermediateB1/ˈskænər/ · scan-ner
A device that translates physical documents into digital format.
Meanings
A device that translates physical documents into digital format.
ایک آلہ جو جسمانی دستاویزات کو ڈیجیٹل شکل میں ترجمہ کرتا ہے۔
اسکینر
scanner
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- document scanner
- flatbed scanner
- handheld scanner
Example Sentences
I used a scanner to digitize all my old photographs.
میں نے اپنے تمام پرانے تصاویر کو ڈیجیٹل کرنے کے لئے اسکینر استعمال کیا۔
Main ne apne tamam puranay tasaveer ko digital karne ke liye scanner istemal kiya.
The office purchased a new scanner for the copying department.
دفتری نے کاپی کرنے والے شعبے کے لئے ایک نیا اسکینر خریدا۔
Daftari ne copy karne wale sha'abay ke liye aik naya scanner khareeda.
Make sure the scanner is connected before you start.
شروع کرنے سے پہلے یقین کریں کہ اسکینر جڑا ہوا ہے۔
Shuru karne se pehle yaqeen karein ke scanner jura hua hai.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a scanner as a 'preview' of your documents.
Imagine a scanner as a magic box that turns papers into images on a computer.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "scan" — to examine closely
First known use: 1960s
The term 'scanner' evolved from the word 'scan', originally referring to analyzing data or images through a machine.