body scanner
collocation in Englishmeaningsofbodyandscanner
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withscanner.
body
noun
uk/ˈbɒd.i/us/ˈbɑː.di/
the whole physical structure that forms a person ...
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scanner
noun[C]
uk/ˈskæn.ər/us/ˈskæn.ɚ/
a device for making images of the inside of the body or for reading information into a ...
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(Definition ofbodyandscannerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofbody scanner
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I am sure that the local community will benefit very much from thebodyscanner.
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If there is an appeal for abodyscanneror breast scanner at the local hospital, these clubs raise many thousands of pounds.
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If thebodyscanneris a sound instrument, then it is presented in the wrong manner.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
However, the intention - albeit voluntary - with regard to thebodyscannerseems to me to be woefully inadequate.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
A portablebodyscanner, costing about £50,000 to use, and a special care baby unit have also been provided.
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Hansard archive
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The second is the inclusion on the list of possible screening methods of the notoriousbodyscanner.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
For me personally, a manual search is perhaps more invasive than being checked in abodyscanner.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
As a control a member of the administrative staff was put through the wholebodyscannerand found to be more radio active than anyone else on site.
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Thebodyscannerwas installed there and was introduced first.
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He then followed this up by frisking her with a fullbodyscanner.
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Wikipedia
Taking a decision on body scanners in airports is a responsibility that we cannot avoid, ladies and gentlemen.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Alongside the current forms of security, full body scanners have been brought into use.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Current prices for whole body scanners are now in the region of £275,000 to £550,000.
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Hansard archive
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The use of body scanners is a delicate issue.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We must develop as well, and body scanners are only one element in this variety.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The third point is that we must also stop giving the impression that these body scanners will guarantee 100% security.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
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