scanning

verb

present participle of scan
as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors

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Recent Examples of scanning Aaron Roy, the developer of ingredient-scanning app GlutenOrNot, said. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The researchers had previously detected CDWs on the material’s surface using scanning tunneling microscopy, but something did not fit, as magnetic fields could destroy the waves. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 Boorady spent 10 hours in the real Oval Office this summer, taking photographs and scanning every one of those gold fixtures, documenting every detail, and then copying them. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 James took off downfield, quickly scanning the soft cover-two coverage the defense showed — the same look that had led to the pick-six just minutes earlier. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026 Workers at Denso’s auto parts factory were scanning components covered in barcodes before QR emerged. — HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026 Specialized scanning modes can also solve math problems, measure areas, count similar objects, and read QR codes. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 Swift has resumed scanning for gamma-ray bursts and exploding stars, but NASA is scrambling to replace the observatory’s role as a rapid-response lookout for other telescopes. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scanning
  1. examining
  2. reviewing
  3. surveying
  4. inspecting
  5. viewing
Verb
  • The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Spacebound nuclear power The center plans to release a report in early 2027 examining how Canada could expand its position in space isotope production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
Verb
  • Before deciding on a new limit, the CFPB recommends reviewing recent checking and credit card activity to get an accurate picture of current spending.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For a normal release, reviewing results like these would take weeks.
    — Kevin Roose, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • The nominees represent a range of exhibitions, artists, and curatorial approaches, surveying the best in the art world during the eligibility cycle of August 1, 2025–July 31, 2026.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveying
Verb
  • Traditional secure email gateways and web proxies rely on inspecting SMTP traffic or forcing browser sessions through corporate network tunnels.
    — Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • California Highway Patrol was assessing the threat and inspecting the construction site.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspecting
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  • Independent creators capture 42%–43% of sports viewing hours on YouTube in Korea and Thailand, while league and club channels take 10%–19%.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The extensive wellness area is built into the rocks with a series of open-air mezzanines, treatment rooms, shady sea-viewing spots and plunge pools.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of viewing

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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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