Scan in
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.
Often appears as...
- scan in documents
- scan in photos
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To record someone's arrival at a place by reading a barcode or other form of identification.
You have to scan in when you enter the office building using your ID card.
Often appears as...
- scan in at work
- scan in at the gym
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.
Often appears as...
- scan in documents
- scan in photos
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To record someone's arrival at a place by reading a barcode or other form of identification.
You have to scan in when you enter the office building using your ID card.
Often appears as...
- scan in at work
- scan in at the gym
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Equipment
Refers to using specific tech devices like scanners or multifunction printers.
Our new printer can scan in documents directly to email.
Pro Tip 2/3Digital Copy
Implies creating a digital version of a physical document or image.
Can you scan in this photo so we have a digital backup?
Pro Tip 3/3Data Transfer
Relates to moving info from paper to a computer, not just copying it.
After you scan in the forms, upload them to the shared drive.
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Equipment
Refers to using specific tech devices like scanners or multifunction printers.
Our new printer can scan in documents directly to email.
Pro Tip 2/3Digital Copy
Implies creating a digital version of a physical document or image.
Can you scan in this photo so we have a digital backup?
Pro Tip 3/3Data Transfer
Relates to moving info from paper to a computer, not just copying it.
After you scan in the forms, upload them to the shared drive.
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Equipment
Refers to using specific tech devices like scanners or multifunction printers.
Our new printer can scan in documents directly to email.
Pro Tip 2/3Digital Copy
Implies creating a digital version of a physical document or image.
Can you scan in this photo so we have a digital backup?
Pro Tip 3/3Data Transfer
Relates to moving info from paper to a computer, not just copying it.
After you scan in the forms, upload them to the shared drive.
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