The verb "scan" in English refers to the act of looking at something carefully and systematically, typically in order to obtain specific information or to detect specific features. It can also involve the process of converting a physical image or document into a digital format using a scanner, allowing it to be viewed, stored, or manipulated electronically. The verb encompasses a range of activities from examining closely with the eyes to using technological devices to capture data.
I will scan the document and send it to you in a few minutes.
She used her phone to scan the barcode on the product.
He needs to scan his passport at the airport kiosk.
The doctor decided to scan her brain to check for any abnormalities.
Can you scan this photograph so we can have a digital copy?
The machine will scan the area to locate any hidden metal objects.
Please scan through the report and highlight any important points.
They had to scan each ticket at the entrance of the concert.
During the security check, they will scan your bags for prohibited items.
I quickly scan the headlines to catch up on the news.
I scan the documents.
You scan the barcode.
He scans the area.
She scans the room.
It scans automatically.
We scan for viruses.
They scan their tickets.
I scanned the documents yesterday.
You scanned the barcode last night.
He scanned the area this morning.
She scanned the room before leaving.
It scanned automatically last time.
We scanned for viruses last week.
They scanned their tickets before the show.
I will scan the documents tomorrow.
You will scan the barcode later.
He will scan the area soon.
She will scan the room when she arrives.
It will scan automatically next time.
We will scan for viruses tomorrow.
They will scan their tickets at the gate.
I have scanned the documents.
You have scanned the barcode.
He has scanned the area.
She has scanned the room.
It has scanned automatically.
We have scanned for viruses.
They have scanned their tickets.
I had scanned the documents before the meeting.
You had scanned the barcode before the system crashed.
He had scanned the area before it got dark.
She had scanned the room before everyone arrived.
It had scanned automatically before the update.
We had scanned for viruses before using the computer.
They had scanned their tickets before entering the venue.
I will have scanned the documents by tomorrow.
You will have scanned the barcode by then.
He will have scanned the area by nightfall.
She will have scanned the room by the time we start.
It will have scanned automatically by the time we check.
We will have scanned for viruses by the end of the day.
They will have scanned their tickets by the time the show starts.
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