Scan or Scan

When you scan something you look at it slowly and carefully to find something important.
When you scan text you look at it quickly to find important or interesting information.

  • They carefully scanned the horizon.
  • She scanned the room but couldn’t see her brother.
  • She quickly scanned the first chapter while drinking her coffee.
  • I can’t give you a final answer yet as I’ve only scanned the contract.