SCAN
Scrabble letter values: S1C3A1N1 = 6
Definition
- noun the act of scanning.
- noun an image produced by scanning. — synonyms: CAT_scan
- verb examine minutely or intensely.
- verb examine hastily. — synonyms: skim, rake, glance_over, run_down
- verb make a wide, sweeping search of.
- verb conform to a metrical pattern.
- verb move a light beam over.
- verb read metrically.
- verb obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources. — synonyms: read
Examples
- “systematic examination of a prescribed region”
- “he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars”
- “he analyzed the brain scan”