scan
gb/skˈæn/ us/skˈæn/
A2
Inglés
~ 4000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Look over carefully or systematically
To look at something carefully, often using a machine or your eyes, to find or check information.
Patrón de uso:
to scan [something] for [details/information]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with 'skim', which means to read quickly without focusing on details.
Sinónimos
inspect (Implies a careful and thorough examination, often more formal.)
|
examine (General term for looking at something closely to understand it.)
Antónimos
ignore (To deliberately not look at or pay attention to something.)
Colocaciones
scan a document
|scan a barcode
|scan the horizon
|scan a QR code
Temas
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She scanned the QR code to open the menu.
- He scanned the horizon for signs of the boat.
- Please scan the document before sending it.
- The guard scanned each bag before entry.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I scan the paper for my name.
- He scans the room for his friend.
- She scans the picture on her phone.
- We scan the code to get the ticket.
Verbo
technical
A2
action
2
Digitize an image or document
To use a machine to make a computer copy of something on paper or film.
Patrón de uso:
to scan [a document/photo] into [a computer]
Sinónimos
digitize (More formal and technical term for converting physical material into digital form.)
Antónimos
print (To produce a physical copy from a digital file, opposite of scanning.)
Colocaciones
scan a photo
|scan a form
|scan into the system
Temas
technology
|work
Ejemplos
- She scanned the old photographs to preserve them.
- Please scan the receipt and email it to me.
- The librarian scanned the book cover for the database.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I scan my passport for the visa.
- He scans the paper into his computer.
- We scan old photos for our family album.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Glance over text for details
To read something quickly to find certain information.
Patrón de uso:
to scan [text/list] for [something]
Sinónimos
search (More general; can be used for both physical and digital searching.)
|
skim (Similar but often implies less focus on finding specific details.)
Antónimos
study (To read carefully and thoroughly, opposite of scanning quickly.)
Colocaciones
scan an article for facts
|scan the list for your name
Temas
reading
|study
|education
|communication
Ejemplos
- I scanned the article for any mention of her name.
- Scan the list to check if your order is ready.
- He scanned the email for important dates.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I scan the text for numbers.
- She scans the page for her name.
- We scan the list for our team.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
4
Image body using medical equipment
To take pictures inside the body using special medical machines.
Patrón de uso:
to scan [a patient/body part] with [equipment]
Sinónimos
image (Technical term for creating visual representations in medicine.)
Colocaciones
scan a patient
|CT scan the chest
|MRI scan the brain
Temas
medicine
|health
|science
Ejemplos
- The doctor scanned her abdomen with an ultrasound machine.
- They scanned his brain after the accident.
- The hospital scanned the patient’s chest for signs of infection.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The doctor scans my arm with a machine.
- They scan his head after he falls.
- The nurse scans her stomach.
Sustantivo
technical
A2
entity
5
Digital copy from a scanner
A computer picture made by using a scanner on something like paper or a photo.
Sinónimos
digital copy (General term for any file version of physical material.)
Colocaciones
a high-resolution scan
|save the scan as a PDF
Temas
technology
|communication
Ejemplos
- I saved the scan as a JPEG file.
- The scan of the painting revealed hidden details.
- Please send me a scan of your ID.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I send you a scan of my passport.
- This is a scan of my photo.
- We make a scan of the letter.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
entity
6
Medical image of body interior
A picture of inside the body made by special medical machines.
Sinónimos
medical image (General technical term for pictures from medical imaging devices.)
Colocaciones
MRI scan
|CT scan results
Temas
medicine
|health
|science
Ejemplos
- The MRI scan showed no abnormalities.
- They reviewed the CT scan together.
- Her ultrasound scan confirmed the pregnancy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The doctor looks at my scan.
- This is my brain scan.
- We see the baby in the scan.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
scan
AFI
GB/skˈæn/
US/skˈæn/
Sílabas y acento
scan (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (scan)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: scan
- Plural: scans
Verb
- Base: scan
- 3rd Person Singular: scans
- Present Participle: scanning
- Past: scanned
Familia de palabras
Forms
scans
noun
scanning
verb
scanned
verb
Core family
scanner
noun B1
Related words
scannable
adjective
rescan
verb
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular present participle: scanning Verb
- Irregular past: scanned Verb
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- I scanned through the report before the meeting.
- She scanned through her notes before the exam.