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Looking very carefully, then pretending you looked at all.
means To examine something systematically point by point, or paradoxically to glance over it quickly for the gist.
from From Latin scandere, to climb — originally meaning to measure poetry by climbing through its metrical feet, one rhythmic step at a time.
ContronymMeans both scrutinize closely and skim loosely.
Poetic rootsScansion still maps verse rhythm syllable by syllable.
Tech leapSame word now runs CAT scanners and barcodes.