Observation and Scan

Observation

Observation noun - A state of being aware.

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Scan and observation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scan" instead a noun "Observation".

Scan noun - A close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition.

Usage example: gave the car a good scan to see if it was worth buying

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Observation and scan are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Observation" instead a noun "Scan".

Nearby Words: scanned, scanning, scanner

good	good observation	good scan
detailed	detailed observation	detailed scan
similar	similar observation	similar scan
regular	regular observation	regular scan
Other adjectives: single, deep, actual, quick, mere, occasional, visual, previous.

Masan will normally appear in mirrors, on film, on video devices and in observation / scan spells.

Source: Our Vampires Are Different / Literature
This leads to Sherlock performing a scan on John just to make sure his powers of observation haven't failed him and then back to Miss Adler who remains inscrutable.

Source: Series / Sherlock
Sherlock Scan: Threptus is training himself on using his powers of observation to figure things out about people.

Source: Literature / The Roman Mystery Scrolls

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