Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of scan
"The doctor reviewed all the scans from his recent visit to check for any abnormalities."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scan
"The technician scans the patient's chest to check for abnormalities."
In plain English: To scan means to look over something quickly just to get the main idea without reading every detail carefully.
"She scans the room quickly to make sure everyone is safe."