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scan

The correct spelling is scan.

How to pronounce scan

/skæn/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.Close investigation.
  2. 2.An instance of scanning.
  3. 3.The result or output of a scanning process.

verb

  1. 1.To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
  2. 2.To look about for; to look over quickly.
  3. 3.To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
  4. 4.To read with an electronic device.
  5. 5.To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.

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