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scan in Swedish

scan in Swedish is avsökning, genomsökning, bild — scan means to look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.

scan in Swedish

avsökning
noun
(computing) An instance of scanning.
genomsökning
noun
(computing) An instance of scanning.
bild
noun
(computing) The result or output of a scanning process.
avsöka
verb
(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. [from 16th C.]
genomsöka
verb
(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. [from 16th C.]
avsöka
verb
(transitive) To look about for; to look over quickly. [from 19th C.]
skanna
verb
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.
läsa in
verb
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.

What does "scan" mean?

  1. verb To look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.
    "I scanned the menu quickly, looking for something without nuts."
  2. verb To examine something closely or systematically, especially using a device or medical equipment.
    "Security staff scanned every bag before we boarded the plane."
  3. verb To convert a physical document or image into digital form using a scanner.
    "I scanned all my old photographs so they wouldn't get lost."
  4. noun The result of a scanning process, especially a medical image.
    "The scan of her ankle showed that the bone was healing well."
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scan in a sentence

  • I scanned the menu quickly, looking for something without nuts.
  • He scanned the crowd at the station, hoping to spot his sister.
  • Security staff scanned every bag before we boarded the plane.
  • The nurse scanned my arm to find the vein.

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What is "scan" in Swedish?
"scan" in Swedish is avsökning, genomsökning, bild. scan means: To look over something quickly, often searching for particular information.
How do you use "scan" in a sentence?
Example: "I scanned the menu quickly, looking for something without nuts." In Swedish, "scan" is avsökning, genomsökning, bild.
Are there other ways to say "scan" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 7 translations listed for "scan": avsökning, genomsökning, bild, avsöka, genomsöka, skanna.
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