mentally scan

Frequency: 5.53.8 per million words

To quickly review options or information in one's mind.

scanVERB + ADVERB

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mentally

Examples (10)

  • Before answering, he paused to mentally scan his options.
  • She quickly mentally scanned the list of suspects.
  • The chess player would mentally scan several moves ahead.
  • Can you mentally scan your calendar for an open slot?
  • He closed his eyes to mentally scan the details of the blueprint.
  • Even under pressure, she could mentally scan the situation for a solution.
  • The detective tried to mentally scan the crime scene from memory.
  • I often mentally scan my day's tasks before starting work.
  • To make a quick decision, you need to be able to mentally scan pros and cons.
  • Having heard the instructions, he mentally scanned them to ensure understanding.