scantron/ˈskænˌtɹɒn/EtymologyGenericized trademark. By genericization of Scantron (from scan + -tron), a manufacturer and brand name of the devices.scantron means A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.nounA device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.“The Grievant, however, insisted on using the scantron himself.”A prepared form for use in such a device.