Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Scan.
How to pronounce scan:
US
Scan - as a noun
The act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
Example: "He made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars"
An image produced by scanning
Example: "He analyzed the brain scan"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cat scanScan - as a verb
Examine minutely or intensely
Example: "The surgeon scanned the x-ray"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examine16see3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine hastily
Example: "She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glance overrake8skim10Make a wide, sweeping search of
Example: "The beams scanned the night sky"
Conform to a metrical pattern
Move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image
Read metrically
Example: "Scan verses"
Obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
Example: "This dictionary can be read by the computer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
read5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construe10interpret11see3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Please scan your boarding pass before entering the plane."
"The doctor used a scanner to scan my injured leg."
"I need to scan this document and send it via email."
"Could you please scan this barcode and tell me the price?"
"They used a metal detector to scan the beach for hidden treasures."
Word Game Points
Is SCAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is SCAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is SCAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scan is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
