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Meaning of scanning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scanning

Pronunciation:/ˈskænɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. To look about for; to look over quickly.

    Example: He scanned the horizon.

  3. To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.

    Example: Pencil drawings don't scan very well.

  4. To read with an electronic device.

    Example: to scan a barcode; to scan a QR code

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of something being scanned.