scanning

• Substantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, bei dem physische Bilder oder Dokumente in eine digitale Form umgewandelt werden, oder das systematische Bewegen eines fokussierten Strahls über eine Oberfläche zur Bilderzeugung, Analyse oder Übertragung.

A noun referring to the process of converting physical images or documents into digital form, or the systematic movement of a focused beam over a surface to produce an image for analysis or transmission.

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1. Digital conversionB1formalIT

   The process of converting physical images or documents into a digital format that can be stored and processed by a computer.

   Scannen

   • The scanning of old family photos preserves them for future generations.
   • Document scanning helps reduce paper clutter in offices.
   • High-resolution scanning is essential for detailed artwork reproduction.

   Synonymedigitalizationdigitization

2. Image acquisitionB2formaltechnical

   The systematic movement of a focused beam of light or electrons over a surface to create an image for analysis or transmission.

   Bildgebung durch Abtastung

   • Medical scanning techniques like MRI use this principle to create detailed body images.
   • The scanning electron microscope provides incredibly detailed surface images.
   • Laser scanning is used to create 3D models of objects and environments.

   Synonymescansweep

• Deutsches Verb, das das genaue oder schnelle Untersuchen von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. einen Text oder ein Bild; außerdem das Erfassen eines Bildes oder Dokuments in digitaler Form.

A verb used to indicate the act of examining something closely or quickly, or converting an image or document into digital form.

1. Examine quicklyB1formal

   To look over something quickly or in a cursory manner to find specific information.

   Überfliegen

   • She scanned the newspaper for job listings.
   • He scanned the room for familiar faces.
   • I scanned the document to find the key points.

   Synonymebrowseglancerun throughskim

   Antonymeexaminescrutinize

2. Digitize or copyA2formal

   To convert a physical document or image into a digital format using a scanner.

   Scannen

   • Please scan the contract and email it to me.
   • She scanned her old photos to preserve them.
   • The office assistant scanned all the files into the system.

   Synonymecapturecopyimagereproduce

3. Medical imagingB2formalmedical

   To use a medical device to produce an image of the inside of the body for diagnosis.

   Bildgebung mittels medizinischem Gerät

   • The doctor scanned her abdomen to check for abnormalities.
   • They scanned his brain to look for signs of injury.
   • The patient was scanned using an MRI machine.

   Synonymeimage