Scanning

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Looking at something quickly or systematically, or converting documents into digital format. Present participle of scan, indicating ongoing examination.

“She was scanning the horizon for any sign of the rescue boat approaching.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

scan·ning

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Synonyms

examining searching reviewingsurveying

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Wordle

Contains three vowels A, I; -ING ending with double N pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; the -ING suffix enables easy parallel word construction

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