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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According to him, the jets are highly maneuverable and capable of covering large areas, with radars capable of ensuring air superiority and long-range scanning.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
EBay has spent years focusing on the category, he said, including with an AI-driven scanning tool to help automate the listing and pricing of trading cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Others were scanning QR codes and filling out forms.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
To investigate, the team used scanning 3D X-ray diffraction, a sophisticated imaging method that reveals how atoms are arranged deep within a crystal.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
She’s scanning my clothes to see if she approves.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
