scan
Pronunciation:
/skæn/noun
Definitions
Close investigation.
An instance of scanning.
Example: The operators vacated the room during the scan.
The result or output of a scanning process.
Example: The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis.
verb
Definitions
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
Example: She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for.
To look about for; to look over quickly.
Example: He scanned the horizon.
To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
Example: Pencil drawings don't scan very well.
To read with an electronic device.
Example: to scan a barcode; to scan a QR code