English Explanatory Dictionary

scantron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.
  2. A prepared form for use in such a device.

Pronunciation

/ˈskænˌtɹɒn/ /ˈskænˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

scantron scantrons

Etymology

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

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