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scantron.

A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskænˌtɹɒn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈskænˌtɹɑn/General-American
  1. A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.

    attributive · often
  2. A prepared form for use in such a device.

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Genericized trademark. By genericization of Scantron (from scan + -tron), a manufacturer and brand name of the devices.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.