scan

/skæn/

noun

1
Close investigation.
2
An instance of scanning.
“The operators vacated the room during the scan.”
3
The result or output of a scanning process.
“The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis.”

1
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
“She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for.”
2
To look about for; to look over quickly.
“He scanned the horizon.”
3
To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
“Pencil drawings don't scan very well.”
4
To read with an electronic device.
“to scan a barcode; to scan a QR code”
5
To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
6
To read or mark so as to show a specific meter.
“to scan verse”

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