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- [skim-ing]
- /ˈskɪm ɪŋ/
- /ˈskɪmɪŋ/
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- [skim-ing]
- /ˈskɪm ɪŋ/
Definitions of skimming word
- noun skimming an act or instance of skimming. 1
- noun skimming something that is skimmed off. 1
- noun skimming a thin layer or film formed on the surface of something, especially a liquid, as the coagulated protein material formed on boiled milk. 1
- noun skimming a thin layer, as of mortar. 1
- noun skimming Slang. the amount taken or concealed by skimming. 1
- noun skimming skim milk. 1
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Origin of skimming
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, skimming is from the late Middle English word skemmyng. See skim, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Skimming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skimming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
skimming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skimming
noun skimming
- breach of trust — a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position
- bribery — Bribery is the act of offering someone money or something valuable in order to persuade them to do something for you.
- corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
- defalcation — the amount embezzled
- fraudulency — characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains: a fraudulent scheme to evade taxes.
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