scan
verb (used with object)
to glance at or over or read hastily.
scanning
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present participleof scan.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The map was made by cutting the fly brain into 66 pieces, each of which was imaged by repeated rounds of scanning.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Harmful processes that either contribute to plaque accumulation or result from it may already be active in the brain even though the plaques themselves cannot yet be detected by scanning,
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
"I have come here looking for my son," said Kalka Sharda, scanning the list in desperation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
While some books are scanned for various purposes without losing their spines, so-called destructive scanning is considered more efficient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
I keep searching and scanning for her presence.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
