B2 verb محايد

scanner

/skæn/

To look through a text or an area quickly in order to find a specific piece of information or a particular person. It also refers to the process of using an electronic device to convert physical documents or images into digital data.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

I need to scan these old family photos to save them on my hard drive.

I have to convert these old family pictures into digital files on my computer.

2

The software will scan the entire system for any potential security threats.

The program will examine the whole system to look for security risks.

3

Just scan the QR code on the table to see our full digital menu.

Quickly read the square code on the table to open the menu on your phone.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
scanner
Verb
scan
صفة
scannable
مرتبط
scanning
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a supermarket scanner: it moves quickly over a barcode just to find one thing—the price—not to read the whole cereal box.

اختبار سريع

If you want to find the price quickly, just ________ the list for the dollar sign.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: scan

أمثلة

1

I need to scan these old family photos to save them on my hard drive.

everyday

I have to convert these old family pictures into digital files on my computer.

2

The software will scan the entire system for any potential security threats.

formal

The program will examine the whole system to look for security risks.

3

Just scan the QR code on the table to see our full digital menu.

informal

Quickly read the square code on the table to open the menu on your phone.

4

Students are taught to scan the passage for specific keywords before reading in detail.

academic

Learners learn how to search the writing for certain words before they read closely.

5

Our HR department will scan your resume to check for relevant work experience.

business

The human resources team will look through your CV to find your job history.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
scanner
Verb
scan
صفة
scannable
مرتبط
scanning

تلازمات شائعة

scan a document to digitize a paper file
scan for information to search for specific facts
scan the horizon to look across the distance
quickly scan to look through very fast
scan a barcode to read a digital product code

العبارات الشائعة

scan the headlines

to read only the titles of news stories to get the main points

scan the room

to look around a space to find a specific person or object

scan through

to read or look through something very quickly

يُخلط عادةً مع

scanner vs skim

Scanning is looking for specific info (like a date), while skimming is reading for the general gist or main idea.

scanner vs browse

Browsing is a casual, leisurely look, while scanning is a more targeted or technical search.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'scan' when you are looking for a specific detail or using a machine to digitize paper. It implies a fast, focused eye movement or a technical process.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'scan' when they mean 'read thoroughly'. In an exam context, scanning is a specific speed-reading technique for finding facts, not for deep understanding.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a supermarket scanner: it moves quickly over a barcode just to find one thing—the price—not to read the whole cereal box.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin word 'scandere', which means to climb or to measure the rhythm of a line of verse.

أنماط نحوية

Regular verb: scan (present), scanned (past), scanning (present participle). Typically used as a transitive verb (e.g., scan the document) but can be intransitive (e.g., scan for errors).
🌍

السياق الثقافي

In modern digital offices, 'scanning' has become a standard cultural practice for transitioning to paperless workflows.

اختبار سريع

If you want to find the price quickly, just ________ the list for the dollar sign.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: scan

قواعد ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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