noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An electronic system in a supermarket etc. allowing customers to scan the barcodes on their purchases and pay for them without the need for a cashier. attributive, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To use this system.

Etymology

From self- + scan.

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