Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Scans.
Scans - 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 scanScans - 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
"The doctor reviewed the scans of the patient's brain."
"I need to make digital scans of these documents for my presentation."
"The technician analyzed the scans of the crime scene for evidence."
"The library has a collection of old newspaper scans."
"The scans showed a tumor in her lungs."
Word Game Points
Is SCANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SCANS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scans is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCANS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SCANS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scans is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCANS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
