Meaning of the word scan in English
What does scan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scan
US /skæn/
UK /skæn/
Verb
1.
to look quickly over something, without careful attention to detail
Example:
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She scanned the newspaper headlines.
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He scanned the horizon for any sign of land.
2.
to convert (a document or image) into digital form for storage or processing on a computer
Example:
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Please scan this document and email it to me.
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The librarian helped me scan the old photographs.
Synonym:
3.
to examine (a body part or organ) using a scanner, especially to produce an image for medical diagnosis
Example:
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The doctor decided to scan her brain for abnormalities.
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They will scan your chest to check for any issues.
Noun
1.
an act of scanning something, especially with a scanner
Example:
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I need to do a quick scan of these documents.
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The security guard performed a body scan on all visitors.
Synonym:
2.
an image produced by scanning, especially a medical image
Example:
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The MRI scan showed a small lesion.
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We need to review the latest CT scan.
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