word
Scanner
SKA-nur
/ˈskænɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scanner
Dictionary meaning
A radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition.
Examples
- They used scanners to monitor police radio channels.
Synonyms: electronic scanner
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