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Scan |
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The acquisition of visual information with a device that passes light through (or bounces it off) an analog original and captures its brightness and color information with a light-sensitive sensor. |
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The resulting information is typically sent to an attached computer where it is stored as a digital image. Scans can be made using analog drum scanners, or digital film or flatbed scanners. |
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"We ARE sending the image out for a scan." |
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Scans |
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Note: Synonyms, antonyms & related terms coming soon
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