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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing. attributive, often

   "The Grievant, however, insisted on using the scantron himself."

2. 2
   A prepared form for use in such a device.

Example

More examples

"The Grievant, however, insisted on using the scantron himself."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

multiple choicetrue or false

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