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to scan
[VERB] MAIN VERB
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(of a medical device) to take a picture of a body part often using X-rays for detailed examinations by a specialist
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to quickly read a document or other text without paying attention to details, only to find the information one needs
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(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware
Examples
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.
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