scan — to look at something carefully and thoroughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look at something carefully and thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /skæn/
Korean meaning: 자세히 살펴보다, 훑어보다
Korean pronunciation: 스캔 (강세: 스캔)
Example Sentences
- My mom scanned my messy room like a detective looking for evidence.
- The airport security scanner beeped when I forgot coins in my pocket.
- I scanned the textbook for answers but my brain refused to cooperate.
scan
VERB//skæn//
to look at something carefully and thoroughly

Detective carefully scanning for clues
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Origin
라틴어 'scandere(오르다, 올라가다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 시의 운율을 분석한다는 의미에서 '차례대로 살펴본다'는 뜻으로 발전했어요.
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“My mom scanned my messy room like a detective looking for evidence.”
“The airport security scanner beeped when I forgot coins in my pocket.”
“I scanned the textbook for answers but my brain refused to cooperate.”
“The doctor recommended an MRI scan to check the injury.”
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