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 Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Visit during opening hours to control the lights and playlist by scanning a QR code — and on Halloween play carnival games in the garage. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Drivers can pay using credit card stations in the lots or by scanning a TEZ Park QR code posted at each location. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 As of Wednesday, nearly 55 million web properties were running PHP, according to Censys, a company that specializes in scanning internet infrastructure. — Kevin Collier, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Hickey — and many of the other honorees featured here — relied on a technique called confocal laser scanning microscopy. — Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Guests sign up for free; build a profile with a photo, a short bio and links to their social media; and verify their identity by scanning a government ID and their face through Stripe. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The future of fit combines foot scanning technology, 3D foot data and AI, giving brands, retailers and consumers the intelligence to achieve a better fit. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Aiming to protect what’s left of its buildings and monuments is a converted Volkswagen Crafter—the ARK III, a mobile 3D-scanning lab that creates digital twins of sacred and historical structures for future restoration. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
  1. examining
  2. reviewing
  3. surveying
  4. inspecting
  5. viewing
Verb
  • The whole season is examining that question for Kate and, in a way, for all of them.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • However, investigators were still examining the incident as of that update.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
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  • Staff is reviewing the report and learning how to apply the criteria to different programs before officially approving it in December, Peterson said.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But according to La Jornada, officials are actively reviewing whether companies should be allowed to offer them without a gambling license.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • Emergency crews in Florida and Alabama are surveying damage wrought by Hurricane Isaias, after the storm bashed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm Friday night.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The three-time NBA MVP stood behind a gaggle of teammates squished up against the CU bench, quietly surveying the madness from the 15-yard line while twisting the cap of his bottled water.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of surveying
Verb
  • Oldoerp said investigators were already in contact with McLaren officials and other experts about how to proceed in inspecting the wreck.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In late September, video showed Wang going through the victim’s desk before picking up his coffee tin, opening and inspecting its contents, the police affidavit said.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspecting
Verb
  • Wall Street remains bullish, though, viewing Muse in particular as a potentially new killer app.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rooted in feminism and unfolding against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, the works consider flesh and the human body with brutal honesty, viewing them as vessels for trauma, mortality, and political autonomy.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of viewing

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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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