scan
scan
a digital image of a paper document
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scan with Russian translation
scan usage examples
Она приложила скан своего удостоверения.
She attached a scan of her ID.
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scan belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Travel and Immigration Documents, Finance and Banking Documents, Healthcare and Insurance Documents, Housing and Utilities Documents, Security and Background Checks, Employment and HR Documents, Taxes and Government Forms, Legal Agreements and Compliance, Education and Credentials, Business and Invoicing Documents, Shipping and Customs Documents, Identity and Personal Details, Application Status and Appointments, Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
scan synonyms
What's the difference between scan / digital copy / electronic copy / soft copy / image file
the same word as the headword; a digital image of a paper document
Please send me the scan of your passport.
a copy in digital form; broader than a scan and can include files made in other ways
I saved a digital copy of the contract on my laptop.
a copy stored or sent electronically; broader than a scan and not necessarily an image
The office asked for an electronic copy of the form.
a digital version of a document, often contrasted with a printed hard copy
Please keep a soft copy of the receipt.
a file that contains an image; broader than a document scan and may include photos or graphics
The scan was saved as an image file.
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How to pronounce scan and what this word means
scan means scan. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scan
/skæn/
scan translation
scan
scan examples
The scan was easy to read.
scan transcription
/skæn/, /skæn/
Questions about this word
scan meaning: what does it mean?
a digital image of a paper document
scan pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scan is pronounced as /skæn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scan definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The scan was easy to read. Translation: Скан было легко прочитать.
Is scan part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?
Yes, scan can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scan part of Application Status and Appointments vocabulary?
Yes, scan can be learned in the Application Status and Appointments topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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