as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
gave the car a good scan to see if it was worth buying
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Recent Examples of scan
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Here, agents are able to autonomously scan for compliance risks, continuously updating themselves on changes to regulations or statutory obligations.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
The Tigers acted quickly Sunday, setting up Pérez with an MRI, a CT scan and a bone scan.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Once installed, the malicious extension scans the victim’s browser for other extensions.
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In this observational study, the researchers examined MRI brain scans of runners before the race and then again within 48 hours of completing the grueling 26.2-mile (42.195-km) route.
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
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In 2023, the Whitney Museum and Menil Collection organized the first Asawa exhibition to examine the primacy of drawings in her practice, influenced by the former Bauhaus teacher and artist Josef Albers at Black Mountain.—
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The park has reportedly denied access to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers and local health department authorities attempting to conduct inspections in the recent past.—
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
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Will the policy be reviewed? April 3, 2025 4:00 AM See all stories 208-703-8818 Alex Brizee covers Criminal Justice for the Idaho Statesman.—
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According to a spokesperson for the mayor, city ordinances are not made public before their introduction, but Chicagoans will be able to review the ordinance in its entirety and engage in public comment and debate once it is brought to the council floor, likely on April 16.—
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
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Of the people surveyed, 10 percent admitted turning to AI tools for relationship advice.—
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The cheapest flights to Europe in 2025 Average fares between Atlanta and Reykjavík, Iceland run just $800 during the period surveyed — and that’s just the average.—
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After investigating those concerns, the office determined no new fiscal emergencies, the audit said.—
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Audit committee responsibility usually misaligns director skills to these issues and also marginalizes these complex issues to the primary financial reporting responsibility and busy agenda of the audit committee, relegating AI and cybersecurity to an audit committee afterthought.—
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Dealers are to inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as well as update the software to monitor the battery, free of charge.—
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Both will be inspected for damage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.—
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While Tesla may experience a bump in the United States, its CEO, Elon Musk, still faces sharp scrutiny for his outsized role in the federal government as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
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Golden Gate Fields — once the region’s premier track — shut down in June after 83 years amid financial losses and scrutiny over horse safety.—
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“Scan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scan. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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