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scan·ning

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. scanningnoun

    the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

  2. scanningnoun

    the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission

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  1. scanning

    Scanning is the process of systematically examining or reviewing something closely and methodically, often in order to detect or identify something of interest. This term can be used in various contexts, such as in medicine (like body scanning), in technology (like scanning documents or codes), in reading (searching for specific information), or even in security procedures (such as scanning an area for potential threats).

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  1. Scanning

    of Scan

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scanning in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scanning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of scanning in a Sentence

  1. Steven Nissen:

    The problem in this population [of the guideline accuracy study] is that they were selected to undergo calcium scanning. we also don't place much stock in computer simulations.

  2. Adrian Beck:

    Consumers are not very good at scanning reliably, why should they be ? They're not trained.

  3. Bertrand Lefebvre:

    It is only when we unpacked and looked at them under the binocular [microscope], back in the laboratory in Lyon, that we could see the soft parts, their presence and identification were then confirmed by SEM (scanning electron microscope) observations and analyses.

  4. Paul Trombino:

    As long as they’re looking out front or to the sides and constantly moving, making sure they’re constantly scanning the roads, the message will clearly connect with them.

  5. Willy Sorenson:

    Just like every other sign you see on the roadway, it’s in your vision when you’re driving, as long as they’re looking out front or to the sides and constantly moving, making sure they’re constantly scanning the roads, the message will clearly connect with them.

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