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)
examineseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine hastily
Example: "She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glance overrakeskimMake 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"
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.
