Scanning: meaning, definitions and examples
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scanning
[ ˈskanɪŋ ]
technology
The process of capturing information or images using an electronic device, such as a scanner.
Synonyms
digitization, digitizing, scanning process
Examples of usage
- I need to do a scanning of these documents for our records.
- The scanning of fingerprints is a common method of identification.
Translations
Translations of the word "scanning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escaneamento
🇮🇳 स्कैनिंग (scanning)
🇩🇪 Scannen
🇮🇩 pemindaian
🇺🇦 сканування
🇵🇱 skanowanie
🇯🇵 スキャン (sukyan)
🇫🇷 numérisation
🇪🇸 escaneo
🇹🇷 tarama
🇰🇷 스캔 (seukaen)
🇸🇦 مسح ضوئي (masḥ ḍwʾy)
🇨🇿 skenování
🇸🇰 skenovanie
🇨🇳 扫描 (sǎomiáo)
🇸🇮 skeniranje
🇮🇸 skönnun
🇰🇿 сканерлеу (skanerleu)
🇬🇪 სკანირება (sk'anireba)
🇦🇿 skenləmə
🇲🇽 escaneo
Etymology
The word 'scanning' originates from the Old French word 'escanner', which means 'to examine closely'. It has evolved over time to encompass the modern meanings related to technology and information processing. The concept of scanning has become essential in various fields, including document management, security, and data analysis.
See also: scanner.