telescanner

English

Etymology

From tele- +‎ scanner.

Noun

telescanner (plural telescanners)

1. (science fiction) A scanner, especially one able to collect information from far away.
   • 1985, Michael P[aul] Kube-McDowell, Emprise, New York, N.Y.: Berkley Books, →ISBN, page 259:

     "If you or Dr. Rankin cares to start a search program with the telescanner, you have my blessing."

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “telescanner, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.