Definition of Scan

to look at something carefully in order to find something

Examples of Scan in a sentence

As he continued to scan the horizon, the hunter was able to spot a flock of geese in the distance.  🔊

Without being able to stop and scan the crowd, there was no way for the player to know if his parents were in the crowd.  🔊

The investigator continued to scan the file for vital information but found none.  🔊

Without his glasses, it was impossible for the speeding driver to scan the street for roadblocks.  🔊

A quick scan of the disheveled room caused the naturally organized young woman to cringe.  🔊

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