Synonyms of scans

scans 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scan

as in surveys

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surveys
• reviews
• examines
• inspects
• audits
• analyzes
• views
• watches
• checks (out)
• scrutinizes
• goes over
• oversees
• studies
• notices
• cons
• explores
• investigates
• probes
• peruses
• researches
• dissects
• combs
• parses
• observes
• delves (into)
• overlooks
• categorizes
• classifies
• pores (over)
• reinspects
• picks over
• plumbs
• resurveys
• rereviews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glances (at or over)
• misses
• skims

scans

2 of 2

noun

plural of scan

as in inspections

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

gave the car a good scan to see if it was worth buying

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspections
• examinations
• audits
• surveys
• scrutinies
• checks
• checkups
• reviews
• analyses
• views
• investigations
• studies
• look-sees
• probes
• researches
• goings-over
• dissections
• explorations
• deconstructions
• interrogations
• rechecks
• assays
• close-ups
• observations
• perusals
• reinspections
• inquisitions
• resurveys
• watches
• surveillances
• checkouts
• test-drives
• trial runs
• once-overs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scans

Verb

The system, which scans a barcode on the ballot, incorrectly flagged some ballots as wrong, preventing voters from checking in until the issue was resolved. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Walter Kale / Chicago Tribune A policeman scans the roof of the Cabrini-Green housing project with a sniper scope on a rifle on July 17, 1970. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

If the person behind the counter normally scans a static barcode or QR code printed on it, there is a reasonable chance a digital version can work. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The plan manager generates a QR code by tapping their profile picture > Your Premium > Manage, and the plan member then scans it to complete the process. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

The surveillance tool scans thousands of pages of school board documents every 12 hours and flags anything controversial—from Title IX issues to curriculum changes. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026

Warby Parker offers a virtual glasses try-on through its iOS app using an AI feature called Advisor that scans your face and recommends frames. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

The programs may also feature software that scans the internet, social platforms and public databases for potential threats. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Emanuel Maiberg talks to an employee at the warehouse where Amazon scans and destroys books for AI training. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

His attorneys sought permission for additional brain scans, arguing that his history of head injuries and mental health problems warranted further examination. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Mark every point where somebody prints, exports, faxes, signs, scans or retypes information, and keep going after the data leaves the application. — Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Aetrex is known for its orthotics and insoles built using data from over 50 million global foot scans. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Because that case was dismissed on the question of whether the company could identify customers from scans, future plaintiffs are likely to focus on identifiability. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, known as BIPA, requires companies to obtain written consent before collecting a person’s biometric data, including the facial geometry scans used by many virtual try-on tools. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

The motorsports team’s R&D engineers are exploring ways to convert 3D scans into editable CAD models. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

In other words, making prevention possible requires both public awareness and health systems that make scans, follow-up care and treatment accessible and affordable. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

It’s led doctors to order extra scans and exams beyond what is medically necessary. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026