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scanning

/ˈskænɪŋ/

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 registered

registered verb

/ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚd/

To enter in a register.

"She registered her children for summer camp. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration resources

resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

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 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 carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

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 programmer

programmer noun

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"My brother is a programmer for a video game company. "

Illustration sequentially

sequentially adverb

/sɪˈkwɛnʃəli/ /sɪˈkwɛnʃəlli/

In sequence, in order.

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

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attachment noun

/əˈtætʃmənt/

The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

"The attachment of the student's name tag to their backpack was a simple but necessary step before class. "