Definitions for scanning
scan·ning

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

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

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. Scanning

   of Scan

Matched Categories

1. • Photography
   • Reproduction

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How to say scanning in sign language?

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. 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.

2. Tom Painter:

   The scanning LIDAR is a fancy laser pointer, essentially, that sprays out laser pulses – about 500,000 pulses per second – flying along at 23,000 feet, and measures how long it takes for the laser pulse to go out, hit the surface and come back, and we can use that information to then know the surface of the snow. Every square foot of mountain snow is touched by our lasers.

3. 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.

4. Even Wirth:

   We are always scanning the landscape for opportunities.

5. Evan Greer:

   Banning facial recognition is not a radical idea. Its common sense. Allowing government agencies to build a face-scanning panopticon with no oversight or accountability is reckless and puts people in danger.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scanning
2. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scanning
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=scanning