Definition of Skimming
Skimming
skim·ming
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Quickly glancing over or reading the surface of something, especially to get a general idea.
e.g. She was skimming through the newspaper to catch up on current events.
(noun)
the action of stealing small amounts of money over a period of time, or the action of stealing the details of a debit card or credit card when the card is swiped;
e.g. He planned to do a little skimming from each of the accounts.
(noun)
the action of reading something in a way that is quick but not usually thorough, in order to gain only the main points from it;
e.g. She paused her skimming of the document to take a few notes.
(verb)
removing some substance from a liquid's surface;
e.g. She was skimming off the fat from the soup as it boiled.
(verb)
lightly and quickly moving through the air or across a surface, nearly touching the surface in the process;
e.g. The ceiling was so low that the tops of their heads were skimming it as they walked through.
(verb)
reading something quickly but typically not closely, so as to gather only the most important points;
e.g. He was skimming the letter to see if there was any good news in it.
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