the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law and tradition (the Mishna and the Gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in Orthodox Judaism
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); "the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization"
the social process whereby societies achieve civilization
the impression that something is present; "he felt the presence of an evil force"
the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"
an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"