optical scanning

American  

[op-ti-kuhl skan-ing] / ˈɒp tɪ kəl ˈskæn ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of interpreting data in printed, handwritten, barcode, or other visual form by an optical scanner.

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Etymology

Origin of optical scanning

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

One of his Napa vineyards, he added, recently started using a $50,000, German-made machine that utilizes sophisticated optical scanning technology to pick and sorts grapes.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2017

Some machines, like the DS200, an optical scanning model used in many districts, comes with an optional wireless ability.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2016

With optical scanning machines prepared for only two candidates, votes for Mr. Faso, who was listed third, were coming up as blanks.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2016

Starting next year, Florida will replace the punch-card and butterfly ballots with statewide optical scanning.

From Time Magazine Archive