Definitions For Scanning
noun
- The act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
- The process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
verb
- To look at (something) carefully usually in order to find someone or something
- To look over or read (something) quickly
- To look at the inside of (something) by using a special machine
Is Scanning a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
11
Words with Friends
16
The word Scanning is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Scanning in a Sentence
- He scanned the field with binoculars.
- He scanned the audience looking for his parents.
- She scanned his face for any clue to what he was thinking.
- The patient underwent a brain scan.
- The doctor examined the bone scans.