scan (Meaning)
scan (n)
the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
an image produced by scanning
scan (v)
examine minutely or intensely
examine hastily
make a wide, sweeping search of
conform to a metrical pattern
move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image
read metrically
obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
scan (v. t.)
To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scan
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scan Sentence Examples
- The cashier scanned the barcode on my grocery items.
- I scanned the QR code on the flyer to access a special offer.
- The medical scanner detected the presence of a tumor in the patient's brain.
- The police scanned the area with their body scanners for potential threats.
- Researchers used a satellite to scan the surface of Mars for water.
- The virus scanner detected and quarantined a malicious file on my computer.
- Airport security scanned my luggage for prohibited items.
- The teacher scanned the students' answer sheets to grade their exams.
- The sonar scan revealed the exact location of the sunken ship.
- I used a magnifying glass to scan the tiny details on the old coin.
FAQs About the word scan
the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region, an image produced by scanning, examine minutely or intensely, examine hastily, make a wide,
inspect,examine, review, survey, view, oversee, go over, study, watch, explore
miss,skim, miss, skim,,glance (at or over), glance (at or over)
The cashier scanned the barcode on my grocery items.
I scanned the QR code on the flyer to access a special offer.
The medical scanner detected the presence of a tumor in the patient's brain.
The police scanned the area with their body scanners for potential threats.
