What does "scanned" mean?

1. (looked at quickly) looked at something quickly to find the most important parts. 2. (digitised a document) used a machine to turn a paper document into a computer file. 3. (in digital format) describes a document that has been turned into a digital file.

scanned

v. · adj.

US //ˈskænd// UK //skˈænd// scanned

1 looked at quickly (v.)
B1 Intermediate

looked at something quickly to find the most important parts.

examined a text or area rapidly to identify key information or specific details.

Example

She scanned the newspaper headlines while drinking her coffee.

Example

The researcher scanned the archives for any mention of the lost expedition, hoping to find a lead before the library closed for the weekend.
- skimmed
- glanced
- browsed
- scrutinised
- studied
2 digitised a document (v.)
B1 Intermediate Computing

used a machine to turn a paper document into a computer file.

converted a physical document or image into digital data using an optical scanner.

Example

I scanned the signed contract and sent it back by email.

Example

After the office went paperless, the administrative team scanned thousands of historical records into the new cloud-based database.
- digitised
- copied
- printed

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3 in digital format (adj.)
B1 Intermediate Computing

describes a document that has been turned into a digital file.

referring to a document or image that exists as a digital reproduction of a physical original.

Example

Please send me a scanned copy of your passport for the application.

Example

The quality of the scanned image was too poor to read the fine print at the bottom of the original deed.
- digital
- electronic
- physical
- hard copy