scan
scan
skæn
skān
British pronunciation
/skæn/

Definitie en betekenis van "scan"in het Engels

to scan
01

onderzoeken, scannen

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly
Transitive: to scan sth
to scan definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The scientist will scan the images from the microscope to analyze the cellular structure.
De wetenschapper zal de afbeeldingen van de microscoop scannen om de cellulaire structuur te analyseren.
02

doorbladeren, scannen

to quickly read a document or other text without paying attention to details, only to find the information one needs
Transitive: to scan a document or text
to scan definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The researcher is scanning the articles to gather relevant data.
De onderzoeker scant de artikelen om relevante gegevens te verzamelen.
03

scannen, röntgenfoto's maken

(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist
Transitive: to scan a body part
to scan definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The ultrasound technician scanned the pregnant woman's belly to monitor the health of the fetus.
De echografist scande de buik van de zwangere vrouw om de gezondheid van de foetus te controleren.
04

scannen, inlezen

to read or input data using an electronic device, such as a scanner or barcode reader
Transitive: to scan data
example
Voorbeelden
She scanned the ticket at the entrance gate to gain admission to the event.
Ze scande het ticket bij de ingangspoort om toegang te krijgen tot het evenement.
05

scanderen, metrisch analyseren

to analyze or evaluate verse to ensure it adheres to metrical principles
Transitive: to scan verse
example
Voorbeelden
The student scanned the poem aloud to determine if it flowed smoothly and rhythmically.
De student scande het gedicht hardop om te bepalen of het soepel en ritmisch stroomde.
06

scannen, afbeelden

to cause a beam or similar source of light to move across a surface or object
Transitive: to scan a source of light somewhere
example
Voorbeelden
The barcode scanner scanned the laser beam across the product label to read the barcode.
De barcodescanner scande de laserstraal over het productetiket om de barcode te lezen.
07

voldoen aan de vastgestelde metrische principes, zich houden aan de metrische principes

(of a poem) to adhere to established metrical principles
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
The ballad scans smoothly, with alternating lines of tetrameter and trimeter creating a rhythmic pattern.
De ballade scant soepel, met afwisselende regels van tetrameter en trimeter die een ritmisch patroon creëren.
08

scannen, controleren

(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware
Transitive: to scan digital applications or files
example
Voorbeelden
The IT department regularly scans employees' computers for potential security threats.
De IT-afdeling scant regelmatig de computers van werknemers op mogelijke beveiligingsrisico's.
09

scannen, digitaliseren

to create a digital form of a picture or a document to store, edit, or view it on a computer
Transitive: to scan a picture or document
example
Voorbeelden
The office assistant scanned the receipts and invoices to keep track of expenses.
De kantoorassistent heeft de bonnetjes en facturen gescand om de uitgaven bij te houden.
01

scan, medische beeldvorming

a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body
scan definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The ultrasound scan revealed the baby's position in the womb.
De echoscopie onthulde de positie van de baby in de baarmoeder.
02

a careful, systematic examination of a specified area or object

example
Voorbeelden
A scan of the documents revealed several errors.
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