scan

1 of 2

verb

ˈskan

scanned; scanning

transitive verb

: to read or mark so as to show metrical structure

scan poetry

: to examine by point-by-point observation or checking:

: to investigate thoroughly by checking point by point and often repeatedly

a fire lookout scanning the hills with binoculars

: to glance from point to point of often hastily, casually, or in search of a particular item

scan the want ads looking for a job

: to examine systematically (as by passing a beam of radiation over or through) in order to obtain data especially for display or storage

scanned the patient's heart

radar scans the horizon

scan the photos into the computer

: to pass over in the formation of an image

the electron beam scans the picture tube

intransitive verb

: to scan verse

: to conform to a metrical pattern

this poem scans well

scannable

ˈska-nə-bəl How to pronounce scan (audio)

adjective

scan

2 of 2

noun

: the act or process of scanning

: a radar or television trace

: an image formed by scanning something: such as

: a depiction (such as a photograph) of the distribution of a radioactive material in something (such as a bodily organ)

: an image of a bodily part produced (as by computer) by combining ultrasonic or radiographic data obtained from several angles or sections

Example Sentences

Verb He scanned the field with binoculars. He scanned the audience looking for his parents. She scanned his face for any clue to what he was thinking. She quickly scanned the pages of the newspaper. She scanned through the list to find her name. Their bags were scanned at the airport. This machine scans a patient's brain. Noun The patient underwent a brain scan. The doctor examined the bone scans. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Telescopes must first scan the sky to select galaxies to include in the survey, and subsequent measurements of individual galaxy redshifts tend to be time-consuming.

Ben Brubaker, Scientific American, 4 May 2022 But after the LeMahieu homer, Cora had to scan his bullpen once more.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2022 Nation/World Millions of Americans could soon have to scan their faces to access their Internal Revenue Service tax accounts, one of the government’s biggest expansions yet of facial recognition software into people’s everyday lives.

Drew Harwell, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Jan. 2022 Millions of Americans will soon have to scan their faces to access their Internal Revenue Service tax accounts, one of the government’s biggest expansions yet of facial recognition software into people’s everyday lives.

Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022 Visitors planning to park hop later in the day can also plan for their time at the next park after 2 p.m., but guests don’t have to scan into the next park beforehand.

Katie Rice, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Oct. 2021 No longer will customers have to scan a phone app to provide their contact details when entering a restaurant or bar.

Jill Lawless, chicagotribune.com, 5 July 2021 Individuals will have to scan their season pass or daily ticket to pass through the touchless turnstiles.

Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2021 The ballots were mailed to Juneau from rural communities — which lack the machines to scan the ballots — by business reply mail.

Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022

Noun

Herbstreit went back home to Cincinnati and had a scan of his right calf.

J. Brady MccolloughStaff WriterFollow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 In late November, around Thanksgiving, BeHanna had another scan.

Debby Waldman, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 In late November, around Thanksgiving, BeHanna had another scan.

Debby Waldman, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 Well, one way to find out is to have a coronary calcium scan.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Feb. 2022 To grasp the scope of his work which expanded beyond Off-White and Louis Vuitton, a quick scan of VirgilAbloh.com reveals the breadth of his career.

Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 If Auburn entered the offseason with needs at lineman, quarterback and at the skill positions, a quick scan of the signees may answer the latter two.

Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 3 Feb. 2022 Programs get left on chairs after the ceremony, and menus get tucked under plates after a quick scan.

cleveland, 29 Jan. 2022 However, a quick scan of the replies to his message shows that, for some, things still aren’t that cut and dried.

Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2021 See More

Medical Definition

scan 1 of 2

verb

ˈskan

scanned; scanning

transitive verb

: to examine especially systematically with a sensing device (as a photometer or a beam of radiation)

: to pass an electron beam over and convert (an image) into variations of electrical properties (as voltage) that convey information electronically

: to make a scan of (as the human body) in order to detect the presence or localization of radioactive material

intransitive verb

: to make a scan of the body or of an organ or part

scan

2 of 2

noun

: the act or process of scanning

: a depiction (as a photograph) of the distribution of a radioactive material in something (as a bodily organ)

: an image of a bodily part produced (as by computer) by combining ultrasonographic or radiographic data obtained from several angles or sections

scan 1 of 2

verb

as in to survey

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors

Synonyms & Similar Words

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survey
inspect
examine
review
view
scrutinize
analyze
audit
watch
study
peruse
oversee
explore
investigate
dissect
con
check (out)
research
go over
notice
probe
parse
comb
observe
classify
overlook
categorize
reinspect
pick over
plumb
resurvey
pore (over)
delve (into)
rereview

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

skim
miss
glance (at or over)

scan

2 of 2

noun

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition gave the car a good scan to see if it was worth buying

Synonyms & Similar Words

inspection
examination
audit
survey
check
scrutiny
checkup
review
view
analysis
study
look-see
investigation
probe
research
recheck
dissection
going-over
exploration
assay
perusal
interrogation
watch
deconstruction
surveillance
inquisition
reinspection
resurvey
close-up
observation
checkout
trial run
once-over
test-drive

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of scan are examine, inspect, and scrutinize. While all these words mean "to look at or over," scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.

scanned the wine list

The words examine and scan can be used in similar contexts, but examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing.

examined the specimens

The meanings of inspect and scan largely overlap; however, inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects.

inspected my credentials

In some situations, the words scrutinize and scan are roughly equivalent. However, scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail.

scrutinized the hospital bill

单词	scan
释义	scan 1 of 2 verb ˈskan scanned; scanning transitive verb 1 : to read or mark so as to show metrical structure scan poetry 2 : to examine by point-by-point observation or checking: a : to investigate thoroughly by checking point by point and often repeatedly a fire lookout scanning the hills with binoculars b : to glance from point to point of often hastily, casually, or in search of a particular item scan the want ads looking for a job 3 a : to examine systematically (as by passing a beam of radiation over or through) in order to obtain data especially for display or storage scanned the patient's heart radar scans the horizon scan the photos into the computer b : to pass over in the formation of an image the electron beam scans the picture tube intransitive verb 1 : to scan verse 2 : to conform to a metrical pattern this poem scans well scannable ˈska-nə-bəl adjective scan 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or process of scanning 2 : a radar or television trace 3 : an image formed by scanning something: such as a : a depiction (such as a photograph) of the distribution of a radioactive material in something (such as a bodily organ) b : an image of a bodily part produced (as by computer) by combining ultrasonic or radiographic data obtained from several angles or sections Synonyms Verb audit check (out) con examine inspect overlook oversee review scrutinize survey view Noun audit check checkup examination going-over inspection look-see review scrutiny survey view See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He scanned the field with binoculars. He scanned the audience looking for his parents. She scanned his face for any clue to what he was thinking. She quickly scanned the pages of the newspaper. She scanned through the list to find her name. Their bags were scanned at the airport. This machine scans a patient's brain. Noun The patient underwent a brain scan. The doctor examined the bone scans. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Telescopes must first scan the sky to select galaxies to include in the survey, and subsequent measurements of individual galaxy redshifts tend to be time-consuming. Ben Brubaker, Scientific American, 4 May 2022 But after the LeMahieu homer, Cora had to scan his bullpen once more. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2022 Nation/World Millions of Americans could soon have to scan their faces to access their Internal Revenue Service tax accounts, one of the government’s biggest expansions yet of facial recognition software into people’s everyday lives. Drew Harwell, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Jan. 2022 Millions of Americans will soon have to scan their faces to access their Internal Revenue Service tax accounts, one of the government’s biggest expansions yet of facial recognition software into people’s everyday lives. Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022 Visitors planning to park hop later in the day can also plan for their time at the next park after 2 p.m., but guests don’t have to scan into the next park beforehand. Katie Rice, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Oct. 2021 No longer will customers have to scan a phone app to provide their contact details when entering a restaurant or bar. Jill Lawless, chicagotribune.com, 5 July 2021 Individuals will have to scan their season pass or daily ticket to pass through the touchless turnstiles. Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2021 The ballots were mailed to Juneau from rural communities — which lack the machines to scan the ballots — by business reply mail. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Noun Herbstreit went back home to Cincinnati and had a scan of his right calf. J. Brady MccolloughStaff WriterFollow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 In late November, around Thanksgiving, BeHanna had another scan. Debby Waldman, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 In late November, around Thanksgiving, BeHanna had another scan. Debby Waldman, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 Well, one way to find out is to have a coronary calcium scan. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Feb. 2022 To grasp the scope of his work which expanded beyond Off-White and Louis Vuitton, a quick scan of VirgilAbloh.com reveals the breadth of his career. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 If Auburn entered the offseason with needs at lineman, quarterback and at the skill positions, a quick scan of the signees may answer the latter two. Nick Alvarez \| Nalvarez@al.com, al, 3 Feb. 2022 Programs get left on chairs after the ceremony, and menus get tucked under plates after a quick scan. cleveland, 29 Jan. 2022 However, a quick scan of the replies to his message shows that, for some, things still aren’t that cut and dried. Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English scannen, from Late Latin scandere, from Latin, to climb; akin to Middle Irish sceinnid he springs, Sanskrit skandati he leaps First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing scan CT scan PET scan side-scan sonar CAT scan CT scan PET scan side-scan sonar CAT scan Kids Definition scan verb ˈskan scanned; scanning 1 : to examine or look over carefully He scanned the field with binoculars. 2 : to look through or over quickly I scanned the headlines of the newspaper. 3 : to examine with a special device (as a scanner) especially to obtain information My bag was scanned at the airport. Medical Definition scan 1 of 2 verb ˈskan scanned; scanning transitive verb 1 a : to examine especially systematically with a sensing device (as a photometer or a beam of radiation) b : to pass an electron beam over and convert (an image) into variations of electrical properties (as voltage) that convey information electronically 2 : to make a scan of (as the human body) in order to detect the presence or localization of radioactive material intransitive verb : to make a scan of the body or of an organ or part scan 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or process of scanning 2 a : a depiction (as a photograph) of the distribution of a radioactive material in something (as a bodily organ) b : an image of a bodily part produced (as by computer) by combining ultrasonographic or radiographic data obtained from several angles or sections scan 1 of 2 verb as in to survey to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance survey inspect examine review view scrutinize analyze audit watch study peruse oversee explore investigate dissect con check (out) research go over notice probe parse comb observe classify overlook categorize reinspect pick over plumb resurvey pore (over) delve (into) rereview Antonyms & Near Antonyms skim miss glance (at or over) scan 2 of 2 noun as in inspection a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition gave the car a good scan to see if it was worth buying Synonyms & Similar Words inspection examination audit survey check scrutiny checkup review view analysis study look-see investigation probe research recheck dissection going-over exploration assay perusal interrogation watch deconstruction surveillance inquisition reinspection resurvey close-up observation checkout trial run once-over test-drive Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of scan are examine, inspect, and scrutinize. While all these words mean "to look at or over," scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation. scanned the wine list The words examine and scan can be used in similar contexts, but examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing. examined the specimens The meanings of inspect and scan largely overlap; however, inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects. inspected my credentials In some situations, the words scrutinize and scan are roughly equivalent. However, scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail. scrutinized the hospital bill
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