Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913 + 1828)
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Scan (Page: 1282)
Scan (?), v. t.
Nor stayed till she the highest stage had scand. Spenser.
The actions of men in high stations are all conspicuous, and liable to be scanned and sifted. Atterbury.<-- 4. To examine quickly, from point to point, in search of something specific; as, to scan an article for mention of a particular person. 5. (ELectronics) To form an image or an electronic representation of, by passing a beam of light or electrons over, and detecting and recording the reflected or transmitted signal. -->