scan
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: scans · scanning · scanned
Sense 1
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. — To inspect, analyse or go over, often to find something.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A close investigation. — Of written things, a careful reading.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A close investigation. — Of written things, a cursory reading: a skim.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scan” mean?
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
Is “scan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.