scanned

verb

Definition of scannednext
past tense of scan
as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors

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  1. examined
  2. surveyed
  3. inspected
  4. viewed
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  • In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Obviously, some of the old ways of policing definitely need to be examined more.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of examined
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  • Out of the 21 industries surveyed, 17 logged higher activity than the month before, including aviation, transportation and telecommunications.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Most of those surveyed are the chief soccer officers (CSO) of their respective clubs — their official titles vary, but CSOs are the individuals in charge of the sporting side of their organization.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of surveyed
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  • Wrapping gifts before traveling is discouraged, as any item that sets off the screening machine may need to be unwrapped and inspected.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In Connecticut, retail stores and farms selling raw milk are inspected by the Department of Agriculture quarterly.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspected
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  • He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And as cards of all kinds are now more widely viewed as alternative investments with the potential to be worth millions, the demand for authentication and grading — an attempt at standardizing assessments of condition that drives value — has skyrocketed.
    Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of viewed
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