scanning
/ˈskænɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or used for the process of scanning.
- This scanning device can handle both flat documents and bound books.
- The scanning software automatically adjusts the brightness of the image.
- The scanning speed of the new machine is twice as fast as the old one.
noun
- The act of using a scanner to convert images, text, or objects into digital form.
- After scanning, the file was saved as a PDF and emailed to the client.
- Scanning all these old family photos will take several hours.
- The library offers free scanning of documents up to 20 pages.
- The act of reading or looking over something quickly to find specific information.
- Scanning the newspaper headlines helps me catch up on the news in minutes.
- She did a quick scanning of the menu before deciding what to order.
- Effective scanning of a textbook involves looking at headings and keywords.
- The process of using medical imaging technology (such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound) to examine the body.
- Brain scanning has helped researchers understand how memory works.
- The patient was nervous about the scanning procedure, but it was painless.
- The doctor recommended a full-body scanning to check for any abnormalities.
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