Observe
Scan
Scan verb - To look over closely (as for judging quality or condition).
Usage example: scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors
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The CT scan is ineffective for those who have had part of the skull replaced with a metal plate as this blocks the ability of the machine to observe brain activity in areas adjacent to the implant.
Source: Tinfoil Hat -
Sherlock Scan: Parodied with Luke Atmey: he boasts about his deductive ability, but all he does is observe the obvious and figure out the obvious.
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