Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scraper

noun
/ˈskreɪpər/
Definition
A scraper is a tool or software used for extracting data from websites or other sources.
Examples
  • The web scraper efficiently collected data from multiple sources for analysis.
  • Many companies use scraper tools to monitor competitors’ prices and offerings.
  • He built a scraper using Python to gather information for his research project.
Meaning
In the digital context, scraping refers to the automated method of gathering information from websites.
Synonyms
  • Extractor
  • Data miner
  • Web crawler