scan

/skˈæn/

/ˈskæn/

Scan

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

synonyms : CAT scan

the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region

to scan

MAIN VERB

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

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

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

make a wide, sweeping search of

obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources

synonyms : read

read metrically

move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image

conform to a metrical pattern

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

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

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.