scanning
The word “scanning” has 2 syllables: scan-ning
It's pronounced as /ˈskænɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for scanning?
In the thesaurus, “scanning” has 67 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scanning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scanning
- analyzing
- auditing
- browse
- categorizing
- check
- classifying
- combing
- conning
- consider
- contemplate
- dip into
- dissecting
- examine
- examining
- exploring
- flash
- flip through
- give the once-over
- glance at
- glance over
- going over
- have a look-see
- inquire
- inspecting
- investigate
- investigating
- leaf through
- look
- look through
- look up and down
- noticing
- observing
- overlook
- overlooking
- overseeing
- parsing
- perusing
- picking over
- plumbing
- probing
- re-reviewing
- regard
- reinspecting
- rereviewing
- researching
- resurveying
- reviewing
- riff
- riffle
- rumble
- run over
- run through
- scour
- scrutinizing
- search
- size up
- skim
- study
- studying
- survey
- surveying
- sweep
- take a gander
- take stock of
- thumb through
- viewing
- watching
Antonyms for scanning
Meanings of scanning
- verb
- To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
- To look about for; to look over quickly.
- To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
- To read with an electronic device.
- To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
- To read or mark so as to show a specific meter.
- noun
- The act of something being scanned.
Example Sentences
- She spent hours scanning the old photographs for any signs of damage.
- The doctor was scanning the X-ray to look for any abnormalities.
- He kept scanning the horizon for signs of the approaching storm.
- They were scanning the crowd, looking for their lost child.
- The team was scanning the data to find any errors or discrepancies.
On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scanning, such as: analyzing, auditing, browse, categorizing, check, classifying, combing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
keeking
- blinking
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observing
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laying eyes on
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