Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To quickly look over a text or image, often in search of specific information.
Scan
/skæn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I flip the book open, scanning to where I left off.
He returned to his drawing-room and scanned both accounts most carefully.
You have a scan of your other friend?"
Etymology:
Originates from the Old Norse word skanna, which means to survey. Adopted into Middle English as scannen, it evolved to mean a detailed look, and then adapted to a quicker overview in modern contexts.
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