Definitions For Scanning
noun
- The act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
- The process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
verb
- To look at (something) carefully usually in order to find someone or something
- To look over or read (something) quickly
- To look at the inside of (something) by using a special machine
Examples of Scanning in a Sentence
- He scanned the field with binoculars.
- He scanned the audience looking for his parents.
- She scanned his face for any clue to what he was thinking.
- The patient underwent a brain scan.
- The doctor examined the bone scans.
noun
- The act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
- The process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
verb
- To look at (something) carefully usually in order to find someone or something
- To look over or read (something) quickly
- To look at the inside of (something) by using a special machine
- He scanned the field with binoculars.
- He scanned the audience looking for his parents.
- She scanned his face for any clue to what he was thinking.
- The patient underwent a brain scan.
- The doctor examined the bone scans.
