"scancode" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: scancodes [plural]
Etymology: scan + code Etymology templates: {{compound|en|scan|code}} scan + code Head templates: {{en-noun}} scancode (plural scancodes)
  1. (computing) A numeric code transmitted by a computer keyboard to indicate which keys are currently being pressed. Wikipedia link: scancode Categories (topical): Computing, Typing keyboards Synonyms: scan code Related terms: keycode
    Sense id: en-scancode-en-noun-Hk~XBKZX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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