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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We now scan for manipulation instead of admiring the innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jonah moved the mirror up and down and side to side, scanning the whole room.

From Literature

"For early diagnosis, this method holds promise for enabling simple blood screenings for lung cancer before a tumor might be visible on a CT scan," said Zhang.

From Science Daily

"Got the scan and there's no break there or anything like that, so it's just a bit battered and bruised, much better than I thought, to be honest."

From Barron's

The scans revealed that children who had more trouble with math showed weaker activity in areas involved in monitoring performance and adjusting behavior.

From Science Daily

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