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ESLPod_1116_WE_1906 Reading and Processing Emails The verb "to scan," in this podcast, means to read something very quickly, focusing on only the most important words, and not reading every word, especially when searching for specific information: "Please scan these reports to find the contact information." When talking about computer hardware, "to scan" means to create a digital image of a printed piece of paper: "Please sign the contract, scan it, and return it by email as a PDF." Finally, when a machine "scans" something, it examines it by using technology to form a picture of what is inside: "The MRI machine can scan the brain to look for abnormalities." Or, "What are the airport security officials looking for when they scan our carry-on items and suitcases?"

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ESLPod 1116 to scan Technology

Id	ESLPod_1116_WE_1906
Episode Id	ESLPod 1116
Episode Title	Reading and Processing Emails
Phrase	to scan
Text	The verb "to scan," in this podcast, means to read something very quickly, focusing on only the most important words, and not reading every word, especially when searching for specific information: "Please scan these reports to find the contact information." When talking about computer hardware, "to scan" means to create a digital image of a printed piece of paper: "Please sign the contract, scan it, and return it by email as a PDF." Finally, when a machine "scans" something, it examines it by using technology to form a picture of what is inside: "The MRI machine can scan the brain to look for abnormalities." Or, "What are the airport security officials looking for when they scan our carry-on items and suitcases?"
Topics	Technology

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