der Scan
Translation
scans
Examples
Die Ärzte machten mehrere Scans.
The doctors performed several scans.
Die Scans des Dokuments sind fertig.
The scans of the document are ready.
Grammar Patterns
to do a scan ((of sth.)) einen Scan ((von et3)) machen The doctor is doing a scan of the knee.
to evaluate ((sth.)) ((et4)) auswerten The specialists are evaluating the scans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Untersuchung (examination), die Durchleuchtung (fluoroscopy).
Etymology
A loanword from English 'scan'.
Memory Tips
Think of a medical CT scan or a document scanner. The word is identical in English and German, just with German pronunciation and capitalization.