document scan

Digital page copy

A document scan is a digital image created by passing a physical document through a scanner, converting paper records into electronic files.

The term covers both the process and the result: I need to do a document scan of this contract, Send me the document scan when you're done.

Document scans enable storage, sharing, and searching of paper records.

Related
  • PDFFixed-layout document format
  • photocopyMachine-made paper duplicate
  • digitizeConvert to electronic format
  • paperPressed pulp for writing
  • flatbedOpen-topped hauling vehicle

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originality/authenticity

document scansource document

Original referenced material

hard copy · physical document · master copy · primary source · original

document creation method

document scanmanuscript

Original text before publication

digitization direction

document scanprintout

Physical copy from device

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G