Scan (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region; "he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The radar system conducts a scan of the horizon every 10 seconds to detect incoming aircraft.
- She made a careful scan of the room before settling on a suitable table to sit at.
- The security guard performs a scan of the perimeter fence every night to check for any damage or breaches.
- The pilot conducted a visual scan of the instrument panel before starting the engine.
- Researchers made a thorough scan of the forest floor to catalog the different species of plants and animals.
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Meaning 2
An image produced by scanning; "he analyzed the brain scan"; "you could see the tumor in the CAT scan".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.