Skimming: meaning, definitions and examples

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skimming

[ ˈskɪmɪŋ ]

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reading quickly

Skimming is the process of reading quickly to get a general idea of the content. It involves quickly scanning through the text to identify key points and main ideas.

Synonyms

browse, glance, scan

Examples of usage

I was skimming through the report to find the main conclusions.
She skimmed the article to see if it was relevant to her research.

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liquid

Skimming can also refer to the act of removing impurities or floating matter from the surface of a liquid. This is commonly done with milk to remove the cream layer.

Synonyms

extract, filter, remove

Examples of usage

The chef skimmed the fat off the top of the soup.
She used a spoon to skim the scum off the boiling broth.

Translations

Translations of the word "skimming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leitura dinâmica

🇮🇳 स्किमिंग (skimming)

🇩🇪 Überfliegen

🇮🇩 membaca cepat

🇺🇦 швидке читання

🇵🇱 przeglądanie

🇯🇵 スキミング (sukimingu)

🇫🇷 lecture rapide

🇪🇸 lectura rápida

🇹🇷 hızlı okuma

🇰🇷 스키밍 (seukiming)

🇸🇦 التصفح السريع

🇨🇿 rychlé čtení

🇸🇰 rýchle čítanie

🇨🇳 快速阅读 (kuàisù yuèdú)

🇸🇮 hitro branje

🇮🇸 hraðlesa

🇰🇿 жылдам оқу

🇬🇪 სწრაფი კითხვა

🇦🇿 sürətli oxuma

🇲🇽 lectura rápida

Word origin

The word 'skimming' originated from the Middle English word 'skemen' which meant to glide or move quickly over a surface. It has been used in various contexts over the years, from reading techniques to liquid purification methods.