scanned
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.looked at something quickly to find the most important parts.
v.examined a text or area rapidly to identify key information or specific details.
Simple“She scanned the newspaper headlines while drinking her coffee.”
In context“The researcher scanned the archives for any mention of the lost expedition, hoping to find a lead before the library closed for the weekend.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.used a machine to turn a paper document into a computer file.
v.converted a physical document or image into digital data using an optical scanner.
Simple“I scanned the signed contract and sent it back by email.”
In context“After the office went paperless, the administrative team scanned thousands of historical records into the new cloud-based database.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.describes a document that has been turned into a digital file.
adj.referring to a document or image that exists as a digital reproduction of a physical original.
Simple“Please send me a scanned copy of your passport for the application.”
In context“The quality of the scanned image was too poor to read the fine print at the bottom of the original deed.”
SynonymsAntonymsphysicalhard copy