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skimming

 

[ ˈskɪmɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: skim, skimmer.

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.