スキャン

すきゃん
noun
scan; scanning
1. scan; scanning (documents/images)
The process of converting physical documents or images into digital format using a scanner.
I scanned the document and sent it by email.
You can scan receipts with your smartphone.
I scanned old photos and digitized them.
2. scan (medical/security)
An examination using imaging technology, such as a CT scan or security scan.
I'm waiting for the CT scan results.
I went through a security scan at the airport.
The doctor recommended a full-body scan.

Etymology

scan (English loanword)

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Related words

  • スキャナー (scanner - the device)
  • CTスキャン (CT scan)
  • MRI (MRI scan)

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