Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scanning
verb
/ˈskanɪŋ/
Definition
The process of looking at something carefully in order to find something.
Examples
- Scanning the crowd, she searched for a familiar face.
- The librarian was scanning each book back into the system.
- After scanning the document, he sent it via email.
Meaning
Scanning is often used in contexts where quick observation or examination of information is needed.
Synonyms
- Glancing
- Examining
- Surveying
- Reviewing
