1. examines or looks at something carefully and thoroughly
2. uses a device to read or convert something into digital form
3. reads quickly through text to find specific information

Examples

• The doctor scans the X-ray for any signs of injury.
• She scans the document and emails it to her boss.
• He quickly scans the newspaper for sports scores.
• The security guard scans each visitor’s ID card.
• This poem scans perfectly in iambic pentameter.
• The cashier scans the barcodes on all the items.
• She scans the crowd looking for her friend.