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
