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SCANNING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word scanning. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word scanning. (close relations)
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browsing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• reading superficially or at random

• the act of feeding by continual nibbling

looking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• the act of searching visually

adjective satellite

• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

perusing
verbv
noun

• reading carefully with intent to remember

probing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

reading
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

• a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England

• a particular interpretation or performance

• a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

• written material intended to be read

• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

• a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance

• the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments

searching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

skimming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

• reading or glancing through quickly

• failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

• the act of brushing against while passing

surveying
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

checking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

examining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• question closely

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

exploring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• inquire into

• travel to or penetrate into

• inquire into a subject in detail

• examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

gazing
verbv
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

glancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

inspecting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• look over carefully

• come to see in an official or professional capacity

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

scrutinizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

rake
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a dissolute man in fashionable society

• degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

• a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil

verb

• move through with or as if with a rake

• level or smooth with a rake

• sweep the length of

• examine hastily

• gather with a rake

• scrape gently

read
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something that is read

verb

• interpret something that is written or printed

• have or contain a certain wording or form

• look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed

• obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources

• interpret the significance of, as of palms, tea leaves, intestines, the sky; also of human behavior

• interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression

• be a student of a certain subject

• indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

• audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role

• to hear and understand

• make sense of a language

skim
verbv
noun

• a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

• reading or glancing through quickly

adjective satellite

• used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

verb

• travel on the surface of water

• move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of

• examine hastily

• cause to skip over a surface

• coat (a liquid) with a layer

• remove from the surface

• read superficially

cat scan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an image produced by scanning

glance over
verbv
verb

• examine hastily

Best Hypernyms For SCANNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scanning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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