Definitions for scanning
scan·ning

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. scanning(noun)

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

2. scanning(noun)

   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

Webster Dictionary(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Scanning

   of Scan

How to pronounce scanning?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

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. Robert Jan van de Kraats:

   We are looking at opportunities in the professional space, so people with a masters or bachelor's education level, we have an ambition to be come a bigger player there. So we are constantly scanning the world.

2. 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.

3. College President Sandy Shugart:

   Following a comprehensive external investigation and a thorough internal review, we identified teaching methods that employ sophisticated simulators and have decided to permanently discontinue the use of student volunteers for transvaginal ultrasound scanning.

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. 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.

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