scan — to look at something carefully and thoroughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look at something carefully and thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /skæn/
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
The man with a plan knows how to scan!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin scandere, meaning 'to climb' or 'to ascend.' The word originally referred to analyzing the metrical patterns of poetry by examining syllables in sequence, then evolved to mean 'to examine systematically or in order.'
Breakdown
From Latin scandere (to climb, ascend). The semantic shift from 'climbing through' verses to 'examining systematically' led to the modern meaning of reviewing something carefully or moving the eyes across a surface.
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📝Examples
“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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