scan
//skæn//
Verb
to look at something carefully and thoroughly, especially in order to find something or detect details
She scanned the document for any errors.
to examine or read something quickly in order to find specific information or get a general idea
I scanned the newspaper to find the weather forecast.
to convert a document or image into digital form using a scanner device
I need to scan this document and email it to my boss.
to examine a part of the body using medical imaging equipment such as CT or MRI
The doctor scanned her knee to check for any damage.
to analyze verse or poetry for metrical patterns
Students learned how to scan lines of poetry to identify the meter.
Noun
an act of scanning something; a careful or quick examination
A quick scan of the document showed no errors.
a medical examination using imaging technology such as CT, MRI, or ultrasound
The doctor ordered a CT scan to check for any abnormalities.
a digital image or copy produced by a scanning device
I emailed you a scan of the document.