As verbs the difference between scan and swipe
is that
scan is to examine sequentially, part by part while
swipe is to steal or snatch.
As nouns the difference between scan and swipe
is that
scan is an instance of scanning while
swipe is (countable) a quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.
scan English
Verb
( scann)
To examine sequentially, part by part.
(computing) To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
To look about for.
- He scanned the horizon.
(poetry) To fit or conform to a specific meter.
(obsolete) To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
Noun
( en noun)
An instance of scanning.
- The operators vacated the room during the scan .
The result or output of a scanning process.
- The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis.
See also
* pan and scan
* scanlate
* scanlation
* scanlator
* scanner
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swipe English
Verb
( swip)
To steal or snatch.
- Hey! Who swiped my lunch?
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- "Maybe I could swipe some Tintex from the five-and-dime."
To scan or register by sliding something through a reader.
- He swiped his card at the door.
To grab or bat quickly.
- The cat swiped at the shoelace.
Noun
(countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; A sweep.
(countable) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
(countable, informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
- Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure.
(uncountable) Poor, weak beer; small beer.
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