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scan

intermediateB1

/skæn/ · scan

To look at something quickly in order to gain a general understanding.

Meanings

verbformal

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

Formal: تنقید کرنا

Synonyms

examinebrowseglanceمعائنہ کرنادیکھنانظریں ڈالنا

Antonyms

ignoreneglectoverlookنظر انداز کرناغفلت کرناچھپانا

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

scan:May be confused with 'skan', which is not a standard English word.

Word Family

scanning
nounاسکیننگ
scanner
nounاسکینر

See Also

💡 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.