Scans
Pronunciation: /ˈskæn/
Scans (verb)
- to look over something quickly to find important details.
- to use a machine to copy a document or image into a computer.
- to examine something carefully, often using special equipment.
Examples
- She scanned the room for any signs of danger.
- He scanned the crowd to find his friend.
Common collocations: scan the horizon, scan the area, scan a document, scan a barcode, scan for errors
Scans (noun)
- a quick look over something to find important details.
Examples
- She took a quick scan of the menu before ordering.
- He gave the room a scan to find his keys.