systemscan
nounUK /ˈsɪstəm skæn/
US /ˈsɪstəm skæn/
A system scan is when a computer checks itself to find problems.
I ran a system scan to make sure my laptop was safe.
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2. A complete look through a set of connected parts to see how they are working.
The engineer did a system scan of the whole network.
3. A process that searches a computer for viruses or harmful files.
The system scan found two infected files.
4. A careful check of rules or records in an organization.
The school did a system scan of all student files.