1. (noun) scan
the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
2. (verb) scan, CAT scan
an image produced by scanning
Synonyms: scan
3. (verb) scan
examine minutely or intensely
Synonyms: skim, rake, read, run down, glance over
4. (verb) scan, skim, rake, glance over, run down
examine hastily
Synonyms: plane, run over, conk out, play out, scan, graze, sap, skim off, skim, skitter, crease, run down, poop out, run out, peter out, exhaust, glance over, check out, cream, rake, cream off, read, skip, skim over, tire
5. (verb) scan
make a wide, sweeping search of
Synonyms: skim, rake, read, run down, glance over
6. (verb) scan
conform to a metrical pattern
Synonyms: skim, rake, read, run down, glance over
7. (verb) scan
move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image
Synonyms: skim, rake, read, run down, glance over
8. (verb) scan
read metrically
Synonyms: skim, rake, read, run down, glance over
9. (verb) read, scan
obtain data from magnetic tapes
Synonyms: take, run down, glance over, translate, say, study, show, skim, scan, understand, register, learn, rake, read, record, interpret
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