Definitions
- Describing the act of flipping through pages of a book or magazine quickly and casually. - Referring to the action of shuffling or mixing playing cards. - Talking about the sound made by water flowing over rocks in a stream or river.
- Describing the act of quickly looking over written material to find specific information. - Referring to the process of digitizing documents or images using a scanner. - Talking about the act of examining something closely or carefully.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve looking at something quickly.
- 2Both can be used to find specific information.
- 3Both are actions that can be done with written material.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Riffle involves flipping through pages or shuffling cards, while scan involves a more deliberate and focused examination of written material.
- 2Purpose: Riffle is often done casually or for entertainment, while scan is usually done to find specific information.
- 3Equipment: Riffle requires a book or cards, while scan requires a scanner or other digital equipment.
- 4Speed: Riffle is typically faster than scan, which requires more concentration and attention to detail.
- 5Connotation: Riffle can have a playful or casual connotation, while scan is more neutral and professional.
Remember this!
Riffle and scan are both actions that involve looking at something quickly, but they differ in their method, purpose, equipment, speed, and connotation. Riffle is a casual and playful action that involves flipping through pages or shuffling cards, while scan is a more deliberate and focused examination of written material, usually done to find specific information.
