Skimming: meaning, definitions and examples
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skimming
[ ˈskɪmɪŋ ]
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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skimming |
Skimming is used when quickly reading through text to get the main idea without going into details. This is often done with books, articles, or any lengthy text.
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scan |
Scan is used when looking over something quickly to identify specific information. This is often more focused than skimming but still quick.
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browse |
Browse is used when looking through things in a casual or leisurely way. This can apply to books, websites, or stores.
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glance |
Glance is used when taking a quick look at something, often briefly and without much focus. It suggests a fleeting look.
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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.
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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skimming |
Used when referring to quickly looking over or removing the surface layer of something.
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remove |
Used when taking something away from a specific place or eliminating it entirely.
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extract |
Used when pulling out specific information or materials from a larger source.
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filter |
Used when separating desired elements from a mixture or removing unwanted parts, often involving a process of selection.
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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
Etymology
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,472, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19469 trotting
- 19470 patriarchy
- 19471 convulsion
- 19472 skimming
- 19473 pantomime
- 19474 preset
- 19475 unfulfilled
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