scannable

scan

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Definitions of scannable word

verb with object scannable to glance at or over or read hastily: to scan a page. 1
verb with object scannable to examine the particulars or points of minutely; scrutinize. 1
verb with object scannable to peer out at or observe repeatedly or sweepingly, as a large expanse; survey. 1
verb with object scannable to analyze (verse) as to its prosodic or metrical structure; read or recite (verse) so as to indicate or test the metrical form. 1
verb with object scannable to read (data) for use by a computer or computerized device, especially using an optical scanner. 1
verb with object scannable Television. to traverse (a surface) with a beam of light or electrons in order to reproduce or transmit a picture. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English scannen, variant of *scanden < Late Latin scandere to scan verse, Latin: to climb (see ascend)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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