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 Scannings 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
12
Words with Friends
17

The word Scanning is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 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.

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