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recite vs scan

scan vs recite

recite is not a noun while scan is a noun.

recite and scan both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recite No No Yes No
scan Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scan is a hyponym of recite; that is, scan is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recite:
  • recite: recite in elocution
  • scan: read metrically
Other hyponyms of recite include elocute, perorate.
recite (noun) scan (noun)
the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
an image produced by scanning
recite (verb) scan (verb)
repeat aloud from memory obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources
narrate or give a detailed account of read metrically
recite in elocution make a wide, sweeping search of
specify individually move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image
render verbally examine hastily
examine minutely or intensely
conform to a metrical pattern
Difference between recite and scan

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