scan
verb (used with object)
to glance at or over or read hastily.
will scan
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future tenseof scan.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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A recruiter’s eyes will scan the work experience at the top of a resume first, while certifications appear lower in the document, Burke noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The machines will scan each passport, then take fingerprints and a photo.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2025
GOES-U — which will be renamed GOES-19 once in orbit — will scan the Earth every 10 minutes, and can zoom in to track dangerous storms and hazards with 30-second updates, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2024
It will scan the globe daily with two of the science instruments.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
We wait around silently for a long time, until they take Erin into a room where they will scan her brain.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
