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Uncommonscan
The correct spelling is scan.
How to pronounce scan
/skæn/
nounIPA: /skæn/
Say it like: Sca-n
The correct spelling is scan. Close investigation. For example: "The operators vacated the room during the scan."
Usage Examples
“The operators vacated the room during the scan.”
“The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis.”
“She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Close investigation.
- 2.An instance of scanning.
- 3.The result or output of a scanning process.
verb
- 1.To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
- 2.To look about for; to look over quickly.
- 3.To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
- 4.To read with an electronic device.
- 5.To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
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