Scaned vs. Scanned: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 11, 2023
"Scaned" is an incorrect spelling. "Scanned" is the correct past tense of "scan," meaning to examine closely.
Which is correct: Scaned or Scanned
How to spell Scanned?
Scaned is Incorrect
Scanned is Correct
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Key Differences
For most verbs ending in -an, double the 'n' before adding -ed.
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Oct 11, 2023
Think of "plan" which becomes "planned."
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Associate with "scanner," which has double 'n's.
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Mnemonic: "When I double-checked, I double 'n'ed."
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Oct 11, 2023
Picture a barcode being "scanned" with two lines or 'n's.
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Oct 11, 2023
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Scaned and Scanned Definitions
Scanned
Scanned denotes having converted a document or image into digital format.
We scanned the old photographs into the computer.
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Scanned
Scanned implies having measured or tracked something, often with a scanner or radar.
The radar scanned the skies for aircraft.
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Scanned
Scanned can mean having analyzed the meter of verse by reading.
The poet scanned the lines of the sonnet.
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Scanned
Scanned can mean to look over or observe systematically.
He scanned the crowd searching for his friend.
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Scanned
To look at carefully or thoroughly, especially in search of something; examine
The sailor scanned the horizon for signs of land.
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Scanned
To look over quickly or read hastily
I scanned the newspaper while eating breakfast.
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Scanned
To direct a finely focused beam of light or electrons in a systematic pattern over (a surface) in order to reproduce or sense and subsequently transmit an image.
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Scanned
To direct a radar beam in a systematic pattern across (a sector of sky) in search of a target.
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Scanned
To encode (text, for example) in digital format by means of an optical scanner.
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Scanned
(Medicine)To direct x-rays or other energy at (a body or body part) in order to produce an image, as with a CT scanner.
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Scanned
To pass (luggage, for example) through a detector at a security checkpoint in order to detect weapons or banned materials.
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Scanned
Scanned refers to having examined something closely or quickly.
She scanned the document for errors.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Scanned?
"Scan" is the base verb form, and "scanned" is its past tense and past participle.
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Which vowel is used before Scanned?
It depends on the context of the sentence, but no specific vowel inherently precedes "scanned".
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Why is it called Scanned?
It's the past tense of "scan", meaning to examine or look over.
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Which conjunction is used with Scanned?
No specific conjunction is inherently tied to "scanned".
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What is the singular form of Scanned?
"Scanned" itself, being a verb form, doesn't have a singular or plural distinction.
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Which preposition is used with Scanned?
Common prepositions used include "over", "through", and "into", depending on context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Scanned?
The entire word "scanned" is stressed as it's one syllable.
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Is Scanned a noun or adjective?
"Scanned" is primarily used as a verb, but it can also act as an adjective (e.g., scanned document).
Harlon Moss
Oct 11, 2023
Is the Scanned term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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What part of speech is Scanned?
It's primarily a verb, but can be an adjective in some contexts.
Janet White
Oct 11, 2023
Is Scanned a vowel or consonant?
"Scanned" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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How is Scanned used in a sentence?
The librarian scanned the book's barcode before handing it to me.
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Which article is used with Scanned?
"Scanned" could be preceded by either "a" or "the" based on its usage in a sentence.
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Which determiner is used with Scanned?
Determiners like "the" or "a" can be used based on the context.
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About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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