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scan

verb

/skæn/

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

scan through

examine, inspect, browse, glance

ignore, overlook, neglect

scan document, scan quickly, scan image, scan barcode

to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

To make something more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.