C2 noun #42,628 most common

scanning

UK /ˈskænɪŋ/ | US /ˈskænɪŋ/

To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.

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  • (verb) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
  • (verb) To look about for; to look over quickly.
  • (verb) To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
  2. 2
    verb To look about for; to look over quickly.
  3. 3
    verb To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
  4. 4
    verb To read with an electronic device.
  5. 5
    verb To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
  6. 6
    verb To read or mark so as to show a specific meter.
  7. 7
    noun The act of something being scanned.

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