skewing

skew·ing

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skyoo-ing]
- /ˈskyu ɪŋ/
- /skjuː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo-ing]
- /ˈskyu ɪŋ/

Definitions of skewing word

noun skewing an oblique movement, direction, or position. 1
noun skewing Also called skew chisel. a wood chisel having a cutting edge set obliquely. 1
verb without object skewing to turn aside or swerve; take an oblique course. 1
verb without object skewing to look obliquely; squint. 1
verb with object skewing to give an oblique direction to; shape, form, or cut obliquely. 1
verb with object skewing Slang. to make conform to a specific concept, attitude, or planned result; slant: The television show is skewed to the young teenager. 1

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Origin of skewing

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Skewing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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skewing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

skewing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for skewing

adj skewing

cater-cornered — diagonally placed; diagonal
catty-cornered — cater-cornered
crossways — crosswise.
diagonal — A diagonal line or movement goes in a sloping direction, for example, from one corner of a square across to the opposite corner.
kitty-cornered — cater-cornered

adjective skewing

All 6 Synonyms of skewing