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      scans
      noun
      an image produced by scanning
      the act of scanning
      verb
      obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
      read metrically
      move a light beam over
      conform to a metrical pattern
      make a wide, sweeping search of
      examine hastily
      examine minutely or intensely
      Roots
      scandoscan- · Latin · climb
      Words related to scans
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