scan
intermediateB1/skæn/ · scan
To look at something quickly in order to gain a general understanding.
Meanings
To look at something quickly in order to gain a general understanding.
کسی چیز کو جلدی سے دیکھنا تاکہ عمومی سمجھ حاصل ہو سکے۔
اسکین کرنا
skin karna
Common Collocations
- scan a document
- scan for information
- scan the room
Example Sentences
She took a moment to scan the document before signing it.
اس نے دستخط کرنے سے پہلے دستاویز کو جلدی سے دیکھا۔
Us ne dastakht karne se pehle dastawiz ko jaldi se dekha.
Make sure to scan the QR code to access the information.
معلومات تک رسائی کے لیے QR کوڈ کو اسکین کرنا نہ بھولیں۔
Maloomat tak rasai ke liye QR code ko skin karna na bhoolain.
The doctor will scan your X-rays for any issues.
ڈاکٹر آپ کی ایکسرے کو کسی مسائل کے لیے دیکھیں گے۔
Doctor aap ki X-rays ko kisi masail ke liye dekhein ge.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of scanning a page briefly to get the gist.
Imagine a person swiftly glancing over a book.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "scanere" — to examine closely
First known use: 1800s
The term 'scan' evolved from the Latin 'scanere', meaning to climb or leap, suggesting a close examination or survey.