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Meaning of scanning
The primary meaning of "scanning" is the act of examining or searching something carefully.
Etymology of scanning
The word "scanning" originates from the Old French word "scannir," which is derived from the Latin word "scandere," meaning "to climb" or "to scan"
Historically, the word "scanning" was used to describe the act of climbing or ascending, but its meaning has evolved to include the act of examining or searching something carefully
Synonyms
examining
inspecting
scrutinizing
viewing
browsing
searching
exploring
perusing
skimming
glancing
checking
reviewing
analyzing
investigating
observing
reading
surveying
studying
researching
looking
gazing
peering
probing
inquiring
questioning
interrogating
screening
filtering
sifting
sorting
categorizing
classifying
detecting
identifying
recognizing
locating
finding
discovering
Definitions
- The act of examining or searching something carefully, typically in a systematic way
- * The process of using a device to obtain an image or information from something, such as a document or a body part
- * In computing, the act of examining data or a system to detect and remove viruses or other malware
Usage Examples
- The doctor used a scanner to scan the patient's body for any signs of injury
- * She spent hours scanning the shelves for the book she wanted to read
- * The security team scanned the area for any suspicious activity
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
neglecting
overlooking
skipping
bypassing
avoiding
evading
shunning
rejecting
dismissing
ignoring
glossing over
passing over
omitting
excluding
leaving out
skipping over
missing
losing
misplacing