Meaning of the word scanned in English
What does scanned mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scanned
US /skænd/
UK /skænd/
Verb
1.
to look at all parts of something carefully in order to find something or to understand something
Example:
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He scanned the horizon for any sign of land.
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She quickly scanned the document for errors.
2.
to pass a beam of light or electrons over something to produce an image or to read information
Example:
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The barcode was scanned at the checkout.
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The old photographs were scanned and saved digitally.