scans
Pronunciation: [skænz]
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.
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He doesn't scan the report; he just reads everything slowly.
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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.
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The last scan didn’t show any clear results.
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What did the last scan reveal about his health?