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scanned

/skænd/ /skɛnd/

Meanings
verb
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.

Examples :

"She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for."
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Illustration searching

searching verb

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

To look in (a place) for something.

"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

Illustration critically

critically adverb

/ˈkɹɪtɪkli/

In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.

"I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room."

Illustration converted

converted verb

/kənˈvɜːtɪd/ /kənˈvɝtɪd/

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

"A kettle converts water into steam."

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration document

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

Illustration documents

documents noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənts/ /ˈdɑkjəmənts/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The school required all students to submit their application documents to prove their enrollment. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration original

original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

Illustration specific

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

Illustration scrutinize

scrutinize verb

/ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/

To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

"to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals"

Illustration handhold

handhold verb

/ˈhændhoʊld/ /ˈhændˌhoʊld/

To hold in the hand.

"You can hand-hold many professional cameras, but using a tripod may be a better idea."

Illustration sequentially

sequentially adverb

/sɪˈkwɛnʃəli/ /sɪˈkwɛnʃəlli/

In sequence, in order.

"The children lined up sequentially to receive their lunches. "