scan
scan
Meaning of scan
to copy a paper document into a computer
ein Papierdokument in ein digitales Format übertragen

Pronunciation
scan with German translation
scan usage examples
I scan the contract.
Ich scanne den Vertrag ein.
At the office, we scan all invoices.
Im Büro scannen wir alle Rechnungen.
scan synonyms
What's the difference between scan, scan in, digitize, and photocopy
same meaning, stressing getting it into the computer
ENI'll scan in the old family photos this weekend.
broader and more formal: turning anything into digital form
ENThe archive project will digitize old newspapers.
Advanced: broader words
makes a paper copy, not a digital file
ENI need to photocopy these forms.
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What does scan mean?
to copy a paper document into a computer
How do you pronounce scan?
scan is pronounced /skæn/.
How is scan used in a sentence?
Ich scanne den Vertrag ein. Translation: I scan the contract.
Is scan part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, scan can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scan part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, scan can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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