English · Word Candidate

scanning

/ˈskænɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: scannings

Meaning · English

The act of something being scanned.

Noun

In the other case the scanner performs a given number of scannings, thus giving an automatic display of the complete set of measuring points.

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).

Common questions

What does “scanning” mean?

The act of something being scanned.

Is “scanning” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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