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scanning

/skænɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does scanning mean?

verb

The act of examining or inspecting something carefully, often using a device such as a scanner. The process of reading or interpreting something, such as text or a signal.

Example

"The security guard began scanning the crowd for suspicious activity."

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