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Definition of Scanning
1. Noun. The process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer.
2. Noun. The 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.
Definition of Scanning
1. Verb. (present participle of ''scan'') ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scanning
1. close examination [n -S]
Medical Definition of Scanning
1. The act of imaging by traversing with an active or passive sensing device, often identified by the technology or device employed. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scanning
Literary usage of Scanning
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Quality Determinants Of Mammography: Clinical Practice Guideline by Lawrence W. Bassett, R. Edward Hendrick (2004)
"(A) Only two studies of the sensitivity and specificity of light scanning as both
a screening and diagnostic tool give screening results ..."
2. Visualizing Chemistry: The Progress and Promise of Advanced Chemical Imaging by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"Near-field scanning photocurrent measurements of polyfluorene blend devices: ...
scanning electrochemical microscopy. Theory of the feedback mode. Anal. ..."
3. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"Present IR scanning equipment is generally sensitive to radiation either in the
2-5 or 8-14 jum range, depending on the sensor utilized. ..."
4. Effective English: Junior by Philander Priestley Claxton, James McGinniss (1921)
"scanning..— Measuring off the feet in poetry is called scanning. You should do
enough scanning, both orally and in writing, to accustom yourself to the ..."
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