scan
der Scan, die Scans
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scan
The process or result of reading a document, photo, or object with a scanner in order to create a digital copy.
Bitte schicken Sie mir einen Scan des unterschriebenen Vertrags per E-Mail.
Please send me a scan of the signed contract by email.
scan
A medical examination using an imaging procedure such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show the inside of the body.
Der Arzt hat einen Scan des Knies angeordnet, um die Bänder zu überprüfen.
The doctor ordered a scan of the knee to check the ligaments.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Scans |
| genitive | des Scans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Scan | die Scans |
| accusative | den Scan | die Scans |
| dative | dem Scan | den Scans |
| genitive | des Scans | der Scans |
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'Der Scan' (the scan) is the noun form of the verb 'scannen' (to scan). The noun describes either the process of scanning or the result, meaning the digital file.
Kannst du bitte dieses Dokument für mich scannen?
Could you please scan this document for me?
The meaning depends heavily on the context. If people are talking about documents, photos, or the office, it means a digital copy. If people are talking about doctors, hospitals, or body parts, it means a medical examination.
Ich habe den Scan des Ausweises an die E-Mail angehängt.
I attached the scan of the ID to the email.
Der Scan hat gezeigt, dass das Knie nicht gebrochen ist.
The scan showed that the knee is not broken.
In an office context, the phrases 'einen Scan von etwas machen' (to make a scan of something) or 'jemandem einen Scan schicken' (to send someone a scan) are often used.
Könntest du mir bitte einen Scan von der Rechnung schicken?
Could you please send me a scan of the invoice?
In the medical field, 'Scan' (scan) is often specified more precisely. Common terms are 'CT-Scan' (CT scan/computed tomography) or 'MRT-Scan' (MRI scan/magnetic resonance imaging).
Für eine genaue Diagnose ist ein MRT-Scan des Kopfes notwendig.
An MRI scan of the head is necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
