scans

[US]/[skænz]/
[UK]/[skænz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A comprehensive look at a subject or situation.; A copy of a document or image made by a scanner.
v.To examine something carefully in order to discover something.; To convert a physical document or image into a digital format.; To examine a body using medical imaging techniques.

Phrases & Collocations

scans documents

scans images

scanned quickly

scans data

scanning process

scans barcodes

scanned copy

scans results

scanning device

scans papers

Example Sentences

the doctor scans the patient for any signs of infection.

security scans bags at the airport to prevent illegal items.

i need to scan this document and email it to my colleague.

the museum uses scans to preserve ancient artifacts.

he quickly scans the room, looking for his keys.

the company scans the market for new business opportunities.

brain scans revealed damage in the patient's hippocampus.

the archaeologist scans the ground for buried treasures.

we regularly scan our network for vulnerabilities.

the artist scans a photograph to recreate it digitally.

the police scans the area for any suspicious activity.

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