Scanning
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Looking at something quickly or systematically, or converting documents into digital format. Present participle of scan, indicating ongoing examination.
“She was scanning the horizon for any sign of the rescue boat approaching.”
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Contains three vowels A, I; -ING ending with double N pattern
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Worth 11 points; the -ING suffix enables easy parallel word construction
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