Cool MateMeaning of Scan
to look quickly but not very carefully at a document, etc.
In simple words: To look at something quickly and carefully.
Scan in a sentence
- I need to scan these documents before sending them.
- The doctor will scan your body to check for any abnormalities.
- He held up the QR code so his phone could scan it.
- She tried to scan the crowd for her friend.
- The software can scan for viruses in seconds.
How to use Scan
Use 'scan' when quickly checking something for important information. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; instead, say 'examine' or 'inspect.'
Grammar pattern
scan + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'can' — imagine you have a can of information that you quickly look through.
Related words
Collocations with Scan
Synonyms for Scan
- scrutinize
Common mistakes with Scan
- Using 'scan' with the wrong preposition, like 'scan for' when it should be just 'scan.'
- Confusing 'scan' with 'skan,' which is not a word.
- Overusing 'scan' in contexts where 'read' or 'check' would be more appropriate.
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Scan in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مسح
النظر إلى شيء بسرعة وبعناية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্ক্যান করা
কোনো কিছু দ্রুত এবং সাবধানে দেখা।
- GermanDeutsch
Scan
Etwas schnell und sorgfältig ansehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Escanear
Mirar algo rápida y cuidadosamente.
- Persianفارسی
اسکن کردن
به چیزی به سرعت و با دقت نگاه کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Scanner, parcourir
Regarder quelque chose rapidement et attentivement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्कैन
किसी चीज़ को जल्दी और ध्यान से देखना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scansionare, esaminare, analizzare
Guardare qualcosa velocemente e attentamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Escanear, Analisar
Olhar algo rapidamente e com atenção.
- RussianРусский
Сканировать, просмотреть
Быстро и внимательно посмотреть на что-то.
- Urduاردو
اسکن کردن
کسی چیز کو جلدی اور احتیاط سے دیکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
扫描
快速而仔细地看某样东西。
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Scan
What does Scan mean?
To look at something quickly and carefully.
What is the definition of Scan?
to look quickly but not very carefully at a document, etc.
How do you use Scan in a sentence?
I need to scan these documents before sending them.
Can you give another example of Scan?
The doctor will scan your body to check for any abnormalities.
What are synonyms for Scan?
Common alternatives include scrutinize.
What is the opposite of Scan?
Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook.
What words go with Scan?
It commonly pairs with carefully, anxiously, frantically, for, across, around, carefully, anxiously, frantically, for, across, around, automatically, digitally, electronically.
What are common mistakes when using Scan?
Using 'scan' with the wrong preposition, like 'scan for' when it should be just 'scan.' Confusing 'scan' with 'skan,' which is not a word. Overusing 'scan' in contexts where 'read' or 'check' would be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Scan?
US: /["/skæn/","/skænz/","/skænd/","/ˈskænɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/skæn/","/skænz/","/skænd/","/ˈskænɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Scan?
Use 'scan' when quickly checking something for important information. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; instead, say 'examine' or 'inspect.'
What CEFR level is Scan?
"Scan" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.