What is another word for scanning?

Common synonyms for scanning include rundown, glanceover, skim, read, scan.

What is the opposite of scanning?

Antonyms of scanning include ignoring, overlooking, missing, skipping, neglecting.

Synonyms for

Scanning

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

Definition

The act of examining something carefully, especially using electronic equipment.

Synonyms & similar words

rundown glanceover skim read scan rake examining checking surveying inspecting exploring probing scrutinizing searching analyzing investigating reading perusing viewing watching monitoring peering glancing gazing

Synonyms by register

Formal

examining inspecting scrutinizing analyzing

Informal

checking out looking over glancing at peeking at

Literary

surveying perusing beholding

Antonyms

ignoring overlooking missing skipping neglecting bypassing

Common collocations

scanning the horizon
scanning the document
scanning the code
scanning the market
scanning for errors
scanning the results
scanning the room

Word family

noun scan

verb scan

adjective scannable

Usage note

Scanning often implies a thorough or systematic examination, especially when used in technical contexts. Be mindful of the context to choose the most appropriate synonym.