skimming Definition and Meaning in English (skimming definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Skimming definition: The act of reading something quickly to grasp the main points without focusing on every detail.

Definitions of Skimming

  1. 1noun

    The act of reading something quickly to grasp the main points without focusing on every detail.

  2. 2noun

    The process of removing a layer of unwanted material from the surface of a liquid.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    The illegal practice of copying credit card information, often at a point of sale, for fraudulent use.

Example Sentences

“She was skimming through the report to find the key figures.”

“The chef was skimming the fat off the broth.”

“Credit card skimming is a serious crime.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveskim
past tenseskimmed
agent nounskimmer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

skim milkcollocation

Milk from which the cream has been removed, resulting in a lower fat content.

skim the surfaceexpression

To deal with a subject or topic superficially without going into depth or detail.

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Skimming definition: The act of reading something quickly to grasp the main points without focusing on every detail.
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'Skimming' translates to 'skimming' in English. Skimming definition: The act of reading something quickly to grasp the main points without focusing on every detail.
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