imager

noun

im·​ag·​er ˈi-mi-jər How to pronounce imager (audio)
plural imagers
: one that produces an image: such as
a
: any of various machines (such as a CT scanner or X-ray machine) used to produce diagnostic images of a living body
… we believe that our state-of-the-art NMR imager is more sensitive than our state-of-the-art CT scanner in the evaluation of these diseases. Thus, to exclude suspected disease, NMR is the preferred modality.William G. Bradley, Jr.
b
: an instrument that combines the functions of detection and image production to generate graphic output of extremely high quality for scientific or technical study
The payload includes a descent imager to characterize the landing site's geological context, a stereo imager for high-resolution mapping of the surroundings, a gas analyzer, and an environmental survey package.Robert Burnham
The imager can measure two- and three-dimensional beam-intensity distributions, and it can transfer data to a computer via a video frame grabber.Physics Today

Examples of imager in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Juventas is equipped with a radar instrument that will be able to peer deep beneath the surface of the space rocks, while Milani has a multispectral imager to map minerals and dust on both asteroids. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024 These satellites can also detect wildfires, but the imagers on Planet's spacecraft have a narrower field of view than those envisioned by FireSat. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024 This robot also used another imager to map regions and objects of interest using filters that let through different areas of the light spectrum. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Mar. 2024 The pixel imagers continue to take readings, which are fed back into the machine learning algorithm to continually adjust the image. IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for imager 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English ymageoure, ymager "one who makes images, sculptor," in part from imagen "to image entry 2" + -eoure, -er -er entry 2, in part borrowed from Middle French imagier, ymageur, derivatives of ymagier "to picture, imagine"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of imager was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Imager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imager. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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