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Meaning of Scanning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
ˈskænɪŋ

Definitions

The act of something being scanned.

Equivalents

العربية المسح
Čeština snímací snímání
Deutsch lesend
Suomi keilaaminen keilaus silmäily skannaaminen skannaus tutkaus
Svenska scanning

Examples

“In the other case the scanner performs a given number⟳ of scannings, thus giving an automatic display of the complete⟳ set⟳ of measuring points.”
“In the dispute with the RMT about scanning tickets, Jackson said it was the right thing to do to pay⟳ conductors something to scan⟳ tickets. Northern pays two pence per scan⟳, Jackson noted, adding that ticket scanning helps to cut⟳ fraud and increase⟳ staff visibility.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

scanning electron micrograph scanning electron microscope scanning electron microscopy scanning transmission electron microscope scanning tunneling microscope scanno

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