scan in German
scan in German is Abtastung, Scan, scannen — scan means to look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.
scan in German
Abtastung
(computing) An instance of scanning.
Scan
(computing) An instance of scanning.
Scan
(computing) The result or output of a scanning process.
scannen
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.
einscannen
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.
abtasten
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.
skandieren
(poetry, transitive) To read or mark so as to show a specific metre. [from 14th C.]
What does "scan" mean?
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verb To look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.
"She scanned the headlines before heading to work."
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verb To examine something closely or systematically, especially using a device or medical equipment.
"The doctor ordered a scan to check for internal injuries."
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verb To convert a physical document or image into digital form using a scanner.
"Please scan the signed contract and email it back."
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noun The result of a scanning process, especially a medical image.
"The scan showed no signs of a fracture."
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scan in a sentence
- She scanned the headlines before heading to work.
- The doctor ordered a scan to check for internal injuries.
- Please scan the signed contract and email it back.
- The scan showed no signs of a fracture.
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What is "scan" in German?
"scan" in German is Abtastung, Scan, scannen. scan means: To look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.
How do you use "scan" in a sentence?
Example: "She scanned the headlines before heading to work." In German, "scan" is Abtastung, Scan, scannen.
Are there other ways to say "scan" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "scan": Abtastung, Scan, scannen, einscannen, abtasten, skandieren.
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