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scan

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verb/nounpl: scans (noun)
digitalizar / examinar / varredura
1. (verb) to examine or read quickly
She scanned the document for errors.
Ela examinou o documento rapidamente procurando erros.
2. (verb) to convert a physical document or image into digital format using a scanner
Please scan this photo and email it to me.
Por favor, digitalize esta foto e me envie por email.
3. (verb) to move one's eyes over something quickly
He scanned the crowd looking for his friend.
Ele vasculhou a multidão procurando seu amigo.
4. (noun) an image produced by scanning a document or body part
The doctor reviewed the brain scan.
O médico revisou a tomografia do cérebro.
5. (verb) to check or monitor using electronic devices
Airport security will scan your luggage.
A segurança do aeroporto irá verificar sua bagagem.
Synonyms
examineglanceskimbrowsecheckscrutinize
Antonyms
ignoreoverlook

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
digitalizar / examinar / varredura
Most common usage for both technical and general contexts
São Paulo
escanear
Anglicized version sometimes used in tech contexts
Portugal
digitalizar / examinar
Preferred formal term; 'escanear' also used
Rio de Janeiro
varrer / digitalizar
Casual usage may include 'varrer' (sweep)

Related Idioms & Phrases

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scan for viruses
scan and send
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