Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scanned
Verb
/skænd/
Definition
A process of quickly examining or reading something.
Examples
- She scanned the document for any errors before submission.
- The librarian scanned the barcodes of the books being returned.
- As he walked past the shelves, he scanned the titles for something interesting to read.
Meaning
To look at or read something in a hurried manner, often to get a general idea rather than to understand all the details.
Synonyms
- Glanced
- Reviewed
- Perused
- Surveyed
