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scanned

 

[ skændəd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

digital imaging

To scan means to examine something carefully or to use a device to convert a physical document into a digital format. This process often involves the use of optical scanners that capture images of the text or graphics on a page. Scanning is commonly used for archiving documents, creating digital copies of photographs, and processing barcodes or QR codes. It helps in organizing information in a more accessible way and is widely used in offices, libraries, and personal homes.

Synonyms

analyze, browse, examine, inspect

Examples of usage

  • I scanned the document and emailed it to my boss.
  • She scanned the photograph to preserve it digitally.
  • The scanner scanned the barcode quickly.
  • He scanned the room for any signs of trouble.
Context #2 | Adjective

technology

Scanned refers to something that has been subjected to the process of scanning, resulting in a digital representation. This adjective often describes images or documents that are available in a digital format after being scanned by a device. Scanned items are typically used for easy access, editing, or sharing over electronic platforms.

Synonyms

digital, photographed, recorded

Examples of usage

  • I received the scanned copy of the report.
  • Make sure to save all scanned documents.
  • The scanned images are clear and high quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "scanned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitalizado

🇮🇳 स्कैन किया गया

🇩🇪 gescannt

🇮🇩 dipindai

🇺🇦 відскановано

🇵🇱 zeskanowany

🇯🇵 スキャンされた

🇫🇷 numérisé

🇪🇸 escaneado

🇹🇷 tarayıcıdan geçirilmiş

🇰🇷 스캔됨

🇸🇦 تم مسحه ضوئيًا

🇨🇿 naskenovaný

🇸🇰 naskenované

🇨🇳 扫描的

🇸🇮 skenirano

🇮🇸 skannaður

🇰🇿 сканерден өткен

🇬🇪 სკანირებული

🇦🇿 skan edilmiş

🇲🇽 escaneado

Etymology

The word 'scan' originates from the Latin term 'scanere', meaning 'to climb' or 'to leap'. It entered the English language in the 1950s, initially referring to the act of inspecting or examining closely. The advent of technology in the late 20th century gave rise to its current usage, particularly in relation to the digital imaging of documents. With the development of optical character recognition (OCR) and other scanning technologies, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings in both industrial and personal contexts. Today, 'scanning' is an integral part of information processing, digital archiving, and even barcode reading in various commercial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,934 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.