Scan in

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phrasal verb

To enter data into a computer or other electronic system using a scanner.

I need to scan in these documents so I can email them to the client.
Visual representation of "scan in" - To enter data into a computer or other electronic system using a scanner.

Often appears as...

  • scan in documents
  • scan in photos

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Technical

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Tech Equipment

Refers to using specific tech devices like scanners or multifunction printers.

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Our new printer can scan in documents directly to email.
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Digital Copy

Implies creating a digital version of a physical document or image.

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Can you scan in this photo so we have a digital backup?
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Data Transfer

Relates to moving info from paper to a computer, not just copying it.

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After you scan in the forms, upload them to the shared drive.
Visual representation of the word "Scan in"

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