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The correct spelling is scanning.
How to pronounce scanning
/ˈskænɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈskænɪŋ/
Say it like: Sca-nni-ng
The correct spelling is scanning. To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. For example: "She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for."
Usage Examples
“She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for.”
“He scanned the horizon.”
“Pencil drawings don't scan very well.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The act of something being scanned.
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