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scans

Pronunciation: [skænz]

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Learn how to use scans in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(verb) to look at something carefully and quickly to find specific information. It’s like when you look through a book to find a certain picture or text.

Example

She scans the document for important details before signing it.

Example

He doesn't scan the report; he just reads everything slowly.

Example

Can you scan the list to see if your name is on it?

Context: “health”

(verb) to use special machines to take pictures of the inside of someone's body. Doctors do this to check if everything is okay with your health.

Example

The doctor scans my body to check for any problems.

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He doesn’t scan patients who are not feeling well; he just examines them.

Example

Will you scan your arm to see if there are any injuries?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a quick look or examination of something. It can be like when you give a quick glance at an email.

Example

The scan revealed important information that we needed.

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The scan didn’t show any useful data today.

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Did the scan find what we were looking for?

Context: “health”

(noun) an image created using machines that help doctors see what is inside your body. It’s like a picture that tells them if you are healthy.

Example

The scan showed that everything in her body was healthy.

Example

The last scan didn’t show any clear results.

Example

What did the last scan reveal about his health?

How to pronounce scans

Pronunciation: [skænz]

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