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scan

scan

Meaning of scan

English

to copy a paper document into a computer

中文

将纸质文件等转换为电子图像或数据

scan

Pronunciation

British English
/skæn/
American English
/skæn/

scan with Chinese translation

scan usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I have to scan lots of documents every day.

我每天都要扫描很多文件。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He is scanning a contract.

他正在扫描合同。

scan synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scan, scan in, digitize, and photocopy

S
🇬🇧English
scan in

same meaning, stressing getting it into the computer

A2rare word

ENI'll scan in the old family photos this weekend.

D
🇬🇧English
digitize

broader and more formal: turning anything into digital form

B1rare word

ENThe archive project will digitize old newspapers.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
photocopy

makes a paper copy, not a digital file

A2often

ENI need to photocopy these forms.

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scan belongs to the topic "In the Office →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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scan meaning: what does it mean?

to copy a paper document into a computer

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?

我每天都要扫描很多文件。 Translation: I have to scan lots of documents every day.

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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