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Scanned

Verb / skænd / Another word for scanned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to examine something carefully in order to detect some feature

Synonyms & similar words

rundown glanceover skim read scan rake examined checked inspected surveyed scrutinized studied perused viewed analyzed explored read scrutinised vetted audited eyed scoped searched

Synonyms by register

Formal

examined inspected surveyed scrutinized

Informal

checked looked over glanced at skimmed

Literary

perused surveyed

Antonyms

missed overlooked ignored neglected bypassed skipped

Common collocations

  • scanned the document
  • scanned the code
  • scanned the room
  • scanned the barcode
  • scanned the results
  • scanned the image
  • scanned the text

Word family

noun scan
verb scan
adjective scannable

Usage note

The word 'scanned' can refer to a quick, superficial reading or a thorough examination. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I scanned my ticket to get into the movie theater.
  2. The detective scanned the room for any evidence.
  3. She scanned her notes before the big test.
  4. The teacher scanned the students' papers to check for plagiarism.
  5. He scanned the book quickly to find the answer.

Quotes

  • I scanned the horizon for signs of land.
  • He scanned the crowd for familiar faces.
  • She scanned the newspaper for job openings.

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