scan

/skˈæn/

/ˈskæn/

Scan

escáner

a medical test during which data is obtained by the mages produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body

sinónimos : CAT scan

to scan

MAIN VERB

hacer un escáner

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist

echar un vistazo

to quickly read a document or other text without paying attention to details, only to find the information one needs

sinónimos : glance over

otear

(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware

escanear

to create a digital form of a picture or a document to store, edit, or view it on a computer

Ejemplos

1. She scanned the audience looking for her family.

2. The flight attendant scanned my electronic ticket before I boarded the plane.

3. The eagle soared high in the sky, scanning the landscape for its next meal.

4. He works as a cashier at the supermarket, scanning and bagging customers' items.