Read a UPC or QR code (4)

I believe the answer is:

scan

(Other definitions for scan that I've seen before include "Hercule ---, detective" , "Glance at or read quickly" , "short survey" , "Medical examination" , "Study systematically" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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