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scanner

[skan-er] / ˈskæn ər /
NOUN
optical character recognition
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Now, it’s setting its sights on the physical world with a new full-body scanner that aims to push the boundaries of modern medicine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

“The market was braced for SJM to deliver a top-line miss given recent scanner data,” wrote BNP Paribas analyst Max Gumport in a research note Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

NordVPN Basic starts at $3.39/month for a 2-year plan, while the Plus plan at $3.89/month adds Threat Protection Pro, NordPass password manager and a data breach scanner.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Using a mobile lidar scanner, the team produced high-resolution three-dimensional models that captured cave walls, ceilings, passages, and chambers in remarkable detail.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Someone clears their throat behind us, a patron who wants to check out their books using the self-checkout scanner we’re currently blocking.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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