scan list

Frequency: 6.79.5 per million words

To look over a list quickly to find specific information.

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Examples (10)

  • Her teacher scanned the list of students' names.
  • I quickly scanned the shopping list for milk.
  • Please scan the guest list to see if John has arrived.
  • He scanned the job list for any openings in his field.
  • She scanned the attendance list, looking for familiar names.
  • The manager scanned the inventory list to check stock levels.
  • We need to scan the participant list before the event starts.
  • Could you scan the emergency contact list for a specific number?
  • The doctor scanned the symptom list for any severe indicators.
  • Before the meeting, he briefly scanned the agenda list.