Pronunciation: /skæn/
noun a quick examination or survey of something
A1 I used a scan to check my boarding pass at the airport.
A2 She did a quick scan of the document to find the relevant information.
B1 The security guard did a thorough scan of everyone's bags before allowing them into the venue.
B2 The technician performed a scan of the computer to detect any viruses or malware.
C1 The scientist conducted a detailed scan of the area to map out the geological features.
C2 The artist used a high-resolution scan to create a digital replica of the painting.
verb to look at or examine closely and quickly
A1 I scan my groceries at the self-checkout counter.
A2 She scanned the room for any signs of life.
B1 The security guard scanned my ID before letting me into the building.
B2 The doctor scanned my brain to look for any abnormalities.
C1 The researcher scanned through hundreds of documents to find relevant information for the study.
C2 The artist used a scanner to digitally scan his artwork for reproduction purposes.
formal The doctor ordered a CT scan to get a detailed image of the patient's brain.
informal I need to scan this document and email it to you.
slang I'll just quickly scan through this book to see if there's anything interesting.
figurative She scanned the room for any signs of trouble before entering.
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