rescans

Reads the barcode twice

Rescans are repeated scans—second or subsequent passes with scanning equipment.

Medical imaging may require rescans when initial results are unclear or to monitor changes: The doctor ordered rescans of the tumor.

In computing and media, rescans reread data or refresh device detection: The TV needs rescans after the channel lineup changed.

reexamine

review

Critical written assessment

reaudit · reassess · reevaluate · reverify · restudy · revalidate · double-check · cross-reference · spot-check · second-look

imaging

MRI

Magnetic body imaging

  • CTTomographic imaging method
  • ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
  • X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam

PET · mammogram · echocardiogram · baseline · contrast · radiograph · sonogram · diagnostic · monitoring · surveillance

Opposites
iteration sequence

rescansfirst pass

Initial attempt at something

action vs. inaction

rescansaccepts

Consents to receive

skips · ignores · foregoes · bypasses

Family

rescan, rescanned, rescanning

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G