scanning

verb

present participle of scan
as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors

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Recent Examples of scanning Gameplay involves scanning Galaxy’s Edge for devices that open a video game experience similar to Subway Surfers or Guitar Hero. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 Young men and women sit before banks of screens, remotely scanning the skies across Ukraine. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026 Users can track each item’s whereabouts and ultimately retrieve them by scanning. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026 Google, which previously emphasized a lightweight, low-cost model for repeatedly scanning large codebases, has also begun offering vetted defenders access to its frontier Gemini 4 Argon model without cyber guardrails through its Fairwind Program. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 This kind of setup is especially well suited for repetitive tasks, such as scanning books. — David English, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 However, the reports also documented improvements in several areas, including roofing and flooring, ADA accessibility, camera and communication upgrades, kitchen equipment, and body-scanning technology, among other things. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 The spotters stand at the end of each of the aisles of the theatre-like seating area, with their backs to the horses and their eyes scanning the crowd for the slightest tick of movement to signal a bid. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 Nineteen gas stations paid fines for price scanning errors during the third quarter of 2026, including one in Mecklenburg County and one in Union County. — Eva Flowe october 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
  1. examining
  2. reviewing
  3. surveying
  4. inspecting
  5. viewing
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  • Researchers at Stanford, including Guy Blanc, Jordan Docter, Carmen Strassle and Li-Yang Tan, have also been examining the result.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That requires testing whether signals have predictive value, examining them together and avoiding automatic conclusions about individual behaviors.
    — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of examining
Verb
  • The official also told Reuters that Washington was reviewing the proposal but ​declined to provide further details.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The pipeline also generated candidate patches, with human security researchers reviewing the findings before they were reported to maintainers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • In December 2019, a DJI Matrice M600 Pro surveying a construction site experienced a GPS-compass error.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Citing joint research conducted with Sourcing Journal surveying more than 200 textile industry professionals in the first quarter, Bastos said about two-thirds were taking actions against microplastics.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of surveying
Verb
  • Dozens of Civil Guard officers, some wearing the white protective suits used by forensic investigators, were inspecting the scene and gathering evidence.
    — José Bautista Carlos Barragán José Bautista James McManagan, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But curation, even sharp curation, is not the same as inspecting a car.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspecting
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  • The Afro-chic, three-bedroom private villa Elela is like having your very own safari camp, fully equipped with staff, a private game vehicle, and even a dedicated watering hole for prime wildlife viewing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The result is a streamlined viewing experience that feels more modern and appropriate for a new Apple product.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of viewing

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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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