Scan - translation, pronunciation and examples
scan
digitize document
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When to use scan
扫描文档
扫描页面
扫描文件
扫描纸张
扫描收据
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General verb for making a digital image of a paper/document using a scanner.
General verb meaning to make a copy; does not specify the method (could be digital or paper).
To make a paper copy using a photocopier; a physical reproduction rather than a digital scan.
Broader term meaning to convert into digital form; may include scanning but also other methods.
Specifies the result (a PDF); the method may be scanning or software conversion.
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What's the difference between scan / copy / photocopy / digitize / convert (to PDF) / photograph (a document)
General verb for making a digital image of a paper/document using a scanner.
Please scan the contract and email me the file.
Пожалуйста, отсканируй договор и пришли мне файл.
General verb meaning to make a copy; does not specify the method (could be digital or paper).
Make a copy of this report before you send it.
Сделай копию этого отчёта перед отправкой.
To make a paper copy using a photocopier; a physical reproduction rather than a digital scan.
I need to photocopy these forms.
Мне нужно сделать ксерокопии этих форм.
Broader term meaning to convert into digital form; may include scanning but also other methods.
The archive project will digitize old newspapers.
Проект оцифрует старые газеты.
Specifies the result (a PDF); the method may be scanning or software conversion.
Convert the scanned pages to PDF before sending.
Преобразуй отсканированные страницы в PDF перед отправкой.
To take a photo of a document with a camera/phone; an alternative way to get a digital image, often with different quality than a scanner.
I photographed the contract with my phone and emailed the picture.
Я сфотографировал договор на телефон и отправил изображение по почте.
To create an image of a document; formally close to 'scan' but used less often and more in technical contexts.
We imaged all patient files for the archive.
Мы создали изображения всех медицинских карт для архива.
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How to pronounce scan and what this word means
scan translation: сканировать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scan
/tə ˈskæn/
scan translation
сканировать
scan examples
Please scan the signed contract and email it to me.
scan transcription
/tə ˈskæn/, /tə ˈskæn/
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scan meaning: what does it mean?
digitize document
scan pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scan is pronounced as /tə ˈskæn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scan definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please scan the signed contract and email it to me. Translation: Пожалуйста, отсканируй подписанный контракт и отправь его мне по электронной почте.
Is scan part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, scan (сканировать) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scan part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, scan (сканировать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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