scanning

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

/ˈskænɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.“She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for.”
To look about for; to look over quickly.“He scanned the horizon.”
To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.“Pencil drawings don't scan very well.”
To read with an electronic device.“to scan a barcode; to scan a QR code”

noun

The act of something being scanned.

Related words

Synonyms

scanner digitalization digitalisation digitisation digitization sweeps analytics sem analytical imaging browse reading analysis review detect detecting

Associated

microscopy microscope tunneling stm scanned electron ocr scan barcode probe

Rhymes

enchanting granting spanning planning preplanning tanning family planning fanning panning city planning

References