scanning

ˈskænɪŋ
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Translation of scanning into German,

Noun

1.

close examination

act of examining something closely
Untersuchung fDurchleuchtung Überprüfung f
  • Scanning of the document revealed hidden details.Die Untersuchung des Dokuments enthüllte versteckte Details.
2.

digital conversion

TECH.process of converting images to digital formTECH.
Scannen nEinscannen
  • Scanning of old photos preserves them digitally.Das Scannen alter Fotos bewahrt sie digital.
3.

technology

TECH.systematic movement of a beam to create an imageTECH.
Abtasten Scannen nBildabtastung
  • Scanning of the surface produced a detailed image.Das Abtasten der Oberfläche ergab ein detailliertes Bild.

Adjective

1.

capability

having the ability to scan or examine
scannend untersuchend
  • The scanning device quickly analyzed the document.Das scannende Gerät analysierte das Dokument schnell.
2.

technology

in the process of being scanned or examined
scannend untersucht
  • The scanning images were displayed on the monitor.Die Kamera arbeitete scannend, und die Bilder wurden auf dem Monitor angezeigt.
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Expressions with scanning: examples in English and translations in German

finger scanningn.
Fingerabdruckerkennung
Finger scanning is used at the airport for security.
virus scanningn.
Virenprüfung
Virenscan
Regular virus scanning can prevent malware from damaging your computer.
sequential scanningn.
sequentielles Scannen
The librarian used sequential scanning to check the books.
iris scanningn.
Iriserkennung
Iris-Scan
Iris scanning is used at the airport for security.
retinal scanningn.
Netzhautscanning
Retinascanning
Retinal scanning is used in secure facilities.
scanning electron microscopyn.
Rasterelektronenmikroskopie
Scanning electron microscopy reveals tiny details on insect wings.

Synonyms and analogies of scanning in English

n.examinationinspectionreviewdigitizationsweepingtraversing
adj.analyzingexamininginspectingMore synonyms

Examples of scanning in a sentence

  • The scanning of the barcode was unsuccessful.
  • Scanning can be time-consuming but rewarding.
  • The scanning of documents is essential for archiving.
  • Scanning of the document took several minutes.
  • The scanning process revealed hidden details in the artwork.
  • The scanning software detected the virus instantly.
scan
skæn
scanned
Verb
tr.
1.

quick reading

look over quickly for information
überfliegen durchsehen scannen
  • He scanned the article for key points.Er überflog den Artikel nach wichtigen Punkten.
2.

digitize

convert a picture or document into digital form
scannen digitalisieren
  • He scanned the photograph to send via email..Er hat das Foto gescannt, um es per E-Mail zu senden.
3.

imaging

use a machine to create an image
scannen ablichten digitalisieren
  • The technician scanned the patient's arm.Der Techniker scannte den Arm des Patienten.
Noun
1.

technology

TECH.instance of scanning in computingTECH.
Scan mDurchlauf Abtastung
  • The scan of the hard drive revealed no viruses.Der Scan der Festplatte ergab keine Viren.
2.

examination

act of examining something closely
Scan mUntersuchung f
  • The scan of the document revealed hidden details..Der Scan des Dokuments enthüllte versteckte Details
3.

medical

medical test using imaging technology
Scan mUntersuchung
  • She went for a scan to check her health.Sie ging zu einem Scan, um ihre Gesundheit zu überprüfen.
4.

digital image

image produced by a scanner
Scan m
  • The scan of the broken bone was clear.Der Scan des gebrochenen Knochens war klar.

Expressions with scan: examples in English and translations in German

scan throughv.
überfliegen
I scan through the documents before the meeting..
that line doesn't scanexp.
If your alibi changed twice, that line doesn't scan.
it does not scanexp.
es ergibt keinen Sinn
His explanation is confusing because it does not scan logically.
quick scann.
Kurzdurchsicht
Kurzüberblick
Give the report a quick scan before the meeting starts.
body scann.
Körperscan
During the meditation session, we did a body scan to relax.
brain scann.
Gehirnscan
Hirnscan
The doctor ordered a brain scan to check for internal bleeding.

Translations of "scanning" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasScannennn.

By scanning the data matrix, customers can receive discounts and offers.

Durch das Scannen der Datenmatrix können Kunden Rabatte und Angebote erhalten.

derScanvorgangnm.

The scanning of your photos is optimized based on this selection.

Der Scanvorgang für die Fotos wird entsprechend der Auswahl optimiert.

dieAbtastungnf.

If disk is full it will take more time for scanning.

Wenn Scheibe voll ist, dauert es mehr Zeit für Abtastung.

Abtastenn.

Method and apparatus for simplifying runlength data from scanning of images.

Methode und Vorrichtung zum Vereinfachen von Lauflängedaten beim Abtasten von Bildern.

dieÜberprüfungnf.

The scanning is done via an interface with an external provider.

Die Überprüfung erfolgt dabei über eine Schnittstelle mit einem externen Anbieter.

dieUntersuchungnf.

Information about the duration of each scanning can be obtained from our staff.

Informationen über die Dauer jeder Untersuchung erhalten Sie von unseren Personal.

Bildabtastungn.

Monolithic integrated circuit for picture line scanning, and method of operating it.

Monolithisch integrierte Schaltung zur zeilenweisen Bildabtastung und Verfahren zu deren Betrieb.

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Other translations for scanning:

  • Suchenf.
  • Prüfungnf.
  • Einlesenn.
  • Abtastungenn.

scanning: Examples and translations in context

A handheld barcode reader simplifies scanning and keeping track of merchandise.

Ein handgehaltener Barcode-Scanner vereinfacht das Scannen und Nachverfolgen von Waren.

For scanning, follow the steps outlined next to each scanner.

Zum Scannen befolge die Anleitung, die bei jedem Scanner hängt.

A higher level feature is scanning a domain for attached nodes.

Ein weiteres Feature ist das Scannen der Domain auf vorhandene Knoten.

His flatbed scanner works well for scanning maps and blueprints.

Sein Flachbettscanner eignet sich gut zum Scannen von Karten und Plänen.

The model offers the possibility of printing, copying and scanning.

Das Modell bietet die Möglichkeit zum Drucken, Kopieren und Scannen.

Scan all the specimens in the specimen group before scanning cassettes.

Alle Proben in der Probengruppe scannen, ehe Kassetten gescannt werden.

By this, scanning for all files is avoided thus saving time.

Dadurch wird das Scannen für alle Dateien vermieden und spart so Zeit.

You can access the right file directly by scanning the boarding pass.

Durch das Scannen der Bordkarte gelangen Sie direkt zum richtigen Flugblatt.

See also:

optical scanningscanning electron microscopescanning speed
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