scanning

Definition of Scanning in English :

Noun

1. scanning

the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

2. scanning

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Scanning

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noun

the act of examining with a scanner

routine scanning of luggage

ultrasound scanning of the uterus

Scanning

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v. scanned, scan·ning, scans

v.tr.

1.

a. To look at carefully or thoroughly, especially in search of something; examine: The sailor scanned the horizon for signs of land.

b. To look over quickly or read hastily: I scanned the newspaper while eating breakfast.

2. Computers To search (stored data) automatically for specific data.

3.

a. To direct a finely focused beam of light or electrons in a systematic pattern over (a surface) in order to reproduce or sense and subsequently transmit an image.

b. To direct a radar beam in a systematic pattern across (a sector of sky) in search of a target.

4. To encode (text, for example) in digital format by means of an optical scanner.

5.

a. Medicine To direct x-rays or other energy at (a body or body part) in order to produce an image, as with a CT scanner.

b. To pass (luggage, for example) through a detector at a security checkpoint in order to detect weapons or banned materials.

6. To analyze (verse) into metrical patterns.

v.intr.

1. To analyze verse into metrical patterns.

2. To conform to a metrical pattern: Does this line scan?

n.

1. The act or an instance of scanning: my scan of the files.

2. Medicine

a. The action or process of scanning a body or body part.

b. An image produced by scanning.

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