scan
gb/skˈæn/ us/skˈæn/
A2
English
~ 4000
pásztáz, beolvas, átvizsgál, beszkennel, átfut, átnéz, képalkotó vizsgálatot végez, felvételt készít, megvizsgál, szkennelt másolat, szkennelt fájl, szkennelt kép, felvétel, képalkotó felvétel
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to scan [something] for [details/information]
She scanned the QR code to open the menu.
Beolvasta a QR-kódot, hogy megnyissa az étlapot.
He scanned the horizon for signs of the boat.
A látóhatárt pásztázta, hátha meglátja a hajót.
Please scan the document before sending it.
The guard scanned each bag before entry.
Learner examples
I scan the paper for my name.
Átnézem a papírt, hogy rajta van-e a nevem.
He scans the room for his friend.
Végigpásztázza a szobát a barátját keresve.
She scans the picture on her phone.
We scan the code to get the ticket.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'skim', which means to read quickly without focusing on details.
Meaning
Look over carefully or systematically
Collocations
scan a document
|scan a barcode
|scan the horizon
|scan a QR code
Synonyms
inspect (Implies a careful and thorough examination, often more formal.)
|
examine (General term for looking at something closely to understand it.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To look at something carefully, often using a machine or your eyes, to find or check information.
To examine something in detail, often using a device such as a scanner or by looking closely.
VERB
A2
TECHNICAL
2
beszkennel
B1
Usage pattern:
to scan [a document/photo] into [a computer]
She scanned the old photographs to preserve them.
Beszkennelte a régi fényképeket, hogy megőrizze őket.
Please scan the receipt and email it to me.
Kérlek, szkenneld be a nyugtát, és küldd el nekem e-mailben.
The librarian scanned the book cover for the database.
Learner examples
I scan my passport for the visa.
Beszkennelem az útlevelemet a vízumhoz.
He scans the paper into his computer.
Beszkenneli a papírt a számítógépére.
We scan old photos for our family album.
Meaning
Digitize an image or document
Collocations
scan a photo
|scan a form
|scan into the system
Synonyms
digitize (More formal and technical term for converting physical material into digital form.)
Antonyms
print (To produce a physical copy from a digital file, opposite of scanning.)
Themes
technology
|work
Definition
To use a machine to make a computer copy of something on paper or film.
To use a scanner to create a digital version of a physical image or document.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to scan [text/list] for [something]
I scanned the article for any mention of her name.
Átfutottam a cikket, hogy megemlítik-e valahol a nevét.
Scan the list to check if your order is ready.
Fusd át a listát, hogy ellenőrizd, elkészült-e a rendelésed.
He scanned the email for important dates.
Learner examples
I scan the text for numbers.
Átfutom a szöveget, számokat keresve.
She scans the page for her name.
Átfutja az oldalt a nevét keresve.
We scan the list for our team.
Meaning
Glance over text for details
Collocations
scan an article for facts
|scan the list for your name
Synonyms
search (More general; can be used for both physical and digital searching.)
|
skim (Similar but often implies less focus on finding specific details.)
Antonyms
study (To read carefully and thoroughly, opposite of scanning quickly.)
Themes
reading
|study
|education
|communication
Definition
To read something quickly to find certain information.
To look quickly through written or displayed information in order to find specific details.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
to scan [a patient/body part] with [equipment]
The doctor scanned her abdomen with an ultrasound machine.
Az orvos ultrahangkészülékkel megvizsgálta a hasát.
They scanned his brain after the accident.
A baleset után képalkotó felvételt készítettek az agyáról.
The hospital scanned the patient’s chest for signs of infection.
Learner examples
The doctor scans my arm with a machine.
Az orvos egy géppel felvételt készít a karomról.
They scan his head after he falls.
Miután elesik, géppel megvizsgálják a fejét.
The nurse scans her stomach.
Meaning
Image body using medical equipment
Collocations
scan a patient
|CT scan the chest
|MRI scan the brain
Synonyms
image (Technical term for creating visual representations in medicine.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|science
Definition
To take pictures inside the body using special medical machines.
To use medical imaging technology, such as MRI, CT, or ultrasound, to produce pictures of the inside of a body.
NOUN
A2
TECHNICAL
5
I saved the scan as a JPEG file.
A szkennelt képet JPEG-fájlként mentettem el.
The scan of the painting revealed hidden details.
A festmény szkennelt képe rejtett részleteket tárt fel.
Please send me a scan of your ID.
Learner examples
I send you a scan of my passport.
Küldök neked egy szkennelt másolatot az útlevelemről.
This is a scan of my photo.
Ez a fényképem szkennelt másolata.
We make a scan of the letter.
Meaning
Digital copy from a scanner
Collocations
a high-resolution scan
|save the scan as a PDF
Synonyms
digital copy (General term for any file version of physical material.)
Themes
technology
|communication
Definition
A computer picture made by using a scanner on something like paper or a photo.
An image or data file that is created by scanning an object, document, or photograph.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
6
felvétel
B1
The MRI scan showed no abnormalities.
Az MRI-felvétel nem mutatott kóros eltérést.
They reviewed the CT scan together.
Együtt nézték át a CT-felvételt.
Her ultrasound scan confirmed the pregnancy.
Learner examples
The doctor looks at my scan.
Az orvos megnézi az orvosi felvételemet.
This is my brain scan.
Ez az agyamról készült felvétel.
We see the baby in the scan.
Meaning
Medical image of body interior
Collocations
MRI scan
|CT scan results
Synonyms
medical image (General technical term for pictures from medical imaging devices.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|science
Definition
A picture of inside the body made by special medical machines.
An image produced by medical imaging equipment that shows internal structures of the body.
Grammar
Dictionary form
scan
IPA
GB/skˈæn/
US/skˈæn/
Syllables & stress
scan (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (scan)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: scan
- Plural: scans
Verb
- Base: scan
- 3rd Person Singular: scans
- Present Participle: scanning
- Past: scanned
Word family
Forms
scans
noun
scanning
verb
scanned
verb
Core family
scanner
noun B1
Related words
scannable
adjective
rescan
verb
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: scanning Verb
- Irregular past: scanned Verb
Expressions
full-body scan
1/fˈʊl bˈɑdi skˈæn/
fixed phrase
technical
Medical imaging of whole body
A special test that makes pictures of all parts inside your body at one time.
Examples
- The airport security used a full-body scan on passengers.
- He had a full-body scan during his check-up.
quick scan
1/kwˈɪk skˈæn/
fixed phrase
Fast look for main points or issues
A short and fast look at something to find important parts only.
Examples
- Give this document a quick scan before signing it.
- She took a quick scan of the room before leaving.
scan through
1/skˈæn θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
Look quickly through text or items
To look at something quickly from start to finish without reading carefully.
Examples
- I scanned through the report before the meeting.
- She scanned through her notes before the exam.