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scan

CEFR: B1
To look over or examine all parts of an area, crowd, or document swiftly, systematically, and attentively.

Synonyms

  • scrutinise
  • survey
  • glance across

Common Collocations

  • scan the area
  • brain scan
  • rapidly scan

Example Sentence

Goalkeepers constantly scan the penalty box to track off-the-ball striker runs during corner kicks.

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