Definitions

scan

[skan] / skæn /

VERB

look over, scrutinize lightly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through

STRONG

consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep

WEAK

dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander take stock of

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

Example Sentences

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The app, known as SCAN, was introduced early in the pandemic to provide a contactless option for grocery shopping, the company said.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2022

Others seem to have been a bit more direct with workers, with one supervisor reportedly writing: “NO SCAN, NO PAY,” according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2019

Rachel Tobin-Smith, executive director of SCAN, said the fatality report is particularly discouraging for those who work in the field of abuse and neglect prevention.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2016

“Storm in a coffee cup: caffeine modifies brain activation to social signals of threat” SCAN, 2011.

From Scientific American • Jul. 23, 2012

Only to bring me into disgrace with a certain woman of quality - SCAN.

From Love for Love: a Comedy by Congreve, William

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