What is another word for passing an eye over?
Pronunciation: [pˈasɪŋ ɐn ˈa͡ɪ ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
When it comes to quickly scanning through something, there are plenty of ways to describe this action beyond "passing an eye over." Some potential synonyms include "glancing at," "perusing," "skimming," "surveying," "scanning," "browsing," "inspecting," "reading over quickly," "briefly examining," "taking a quick look," "flicking through," "casting a glance," and many more. Each of these phrases convey a slightly different sense of how quickly or thoroughly the material is being examined, as well as the context in which it's being examined (is it for pleasure, for work, for research, etc.).
