Scan
Scan noun - A close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition.
Scanning is a synonym for scan in examination topic. In some cases you can use "Scanning" instead a noun "Scan".
Scanning
Scanning noun - The act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission.
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