DICTOMETER

SCANNING

1. Synonyms:
   • Scanning
   Definitions:
   • the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Scanning
   Definitions:
   • the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Scan
   Definitions:
   • examine minutely or intensely
   Examples:
   • The surgeon scanned the X-ray
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Scan
   • Skim
   • Rake
   • Glance over
   • Run down
   Definitions:
   • examine hastily
   Examples:
   • She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Scan
   Definitions:
   • make a wide, sweeping search of
   Examples:
   • The beams scanned the night sky
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Scan
   Definitions:
   • conform to a metrical pattern
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Scan
   Definitions:
   • move a light beam over
   • in electronics, to reproduce an image
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Scan
   Definitions:
   • read metrically
   Examples:
   • Scan verses
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Read
   • Scan
   Definitions:
   • obtain data from magnetic tapes
   Examples:
   • This dictionary can be read by the computer