Definitions

scan

VERB

look over, scrutinize lightly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through

STRONG

consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep

WEAK

dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander take stock of

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

Example Sentences

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Tests, scans or procedures that are needed will take place at healthcare sites close to patients' homes, while doctors review and assess their notes remotely.

From BBC

Healthcare is going all-in on artificial intelligence, from reading patient scans to fighting insurance denials.

From The Wall Street Journal

And reading scans faster came with benefits, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also collected peripheral blood samples and performed MRI brain scans to examine changes in brain structure and biology.

From Science Daily

In recent months, the agency has greenlighted a contract for a tool that can scan subjects’ irises and recruited several artificial-intelligence-fueled companies to locate immigrants.

From The Wall Street Journal

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