HyperDic: scanning

English > 2 senses of the word scanning:
NOUNprocessscanningthe process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
actscanningthe 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
scanning > pronunciation
Soundsskae'nihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > scanning: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer.
BroaderphotographyThe process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces
Verbsscanmove a light beam over
English > scanning: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe 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.
Broaderreproduction, replicationThe act of making copies

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