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scan vs skim

skim vs scan

scan and skim both are nouns.

scan is not an adjective while skim is an adjective.

scan and skim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scan Yes No Yes No
skim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, scan and skim are synonyms defined as:
  • scan and skim: examine hastily
Other synonyms of scan include glance over, rake, run down.
scan (noun) skim (noun)
the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region reading or glancing through quickly
an image produced by scanning a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
scan (adjective) skim (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
scan (verb) skim (verb)
obtain data from magnetic tapes or other digital sources read superficially
read metrically move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
make a wide, sweeping search of remove from the surface
move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image cause to skip over a surface
examine hastily coat (a liquid) with a layer
examine minutely or intensely travel on the surface of water
conform to a metrical pattern examine hastily
Difference between scan and skim

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