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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Dr David Williams, a research associate based at Cardiff University's School of Engineering, said he was "sceptical" when he was asked to use a scanning device to try and solve the mystery.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The readers, which are typically mounted on patrol vehicles or light poles, work by continuously scanning license plates and checking them against vast databases of cars wanted in connection with crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
A volunteer guard stood watch from within, peering out into the parking lot, scanning for activity, opening the door just one body’s width to let people slide in, or out, as needed.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
His bright white head moves like he’s scanning the nest, trying to figure out the mystery of his family’s home.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
