Definition of scan

In facsimile and other optical technologies, to move a light-sensitive device across an image-bearing surface such as a page of text, converting the light and dark areas on the surface to binary digits that can be interpreted by a computer.

An image-bearing surface such as a single page or multi-page of text or picture that is passed through a scanner and has become a computer file.

To systematically examine files or other data to identify content or patterns that meet specific criteria.

The app that enables users to scan photos or documents using a connected scanner and save the images to a folder.

The resulting 3D mesh containing color information.