+A **scan** is the act of rapidly or systematically examining something, often to detect, capture, or convert information. It can involve optical devices for [Image Capture](/wiki/image_capture) or sensors to create a [Digital Record](/wiki/digital_record) of a physical object or document. This process transforms physical details into data for analysis or storage.
+## See also
+- [Imaging](/wiki/imaging)
+- [Data](/wiki/data)
+- [Digitization](/wiki/digitization)
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