Definitions
- Describing a thorough search or investigation of a large amount of information or data. - Referring to the act of carefully examining something in detail to find specific information. - Talking about the process of sifting through a vast amount of material to find relevant or useful information.
- Referring to a quick and superficial reading of a text or document to get a general idea of its content. - Describing the act of looking over something briefly to identify key points or important information. - Talking about the process of quickly reviewing a document or image to locate specific details or sections.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve examining information or data.
- 2Both are methods of searching for specific information.
- 3Both can be used to find relevant or important details.
- 4Both require attention and focus.
- 5Both can be done quickly or thoroughly.
What is the difference?
- 1Depth: Trawling involves a more thorough and comprehensive examination than scanning.
- 2Speed: Scanning is quicker and more superficial than trawling.
- 3Purpose: Trawling is typically done to find specific information or evidence, while scanning is often done to get a general idea of content or locate key points.
- 4Scope: Trawling is often used for large amounts of information or data, while scanning can be used for both large and small amounts.
- 5Intensity: Trawling requires more concentration and effort than scanning.
Remember this!
Trawl and scan are both methods of examining information or data. However, the difference between trawl and scan is their depth and speed. Trawling involves a thorough and comprehensive examination of a large amount of information to find specific details or evidence. On the other hand, scanning is a quick and superficial method of reviewing information to get a general idea of content or locate key points.
