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skimming

/skɪmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does skimming mean?

verb

The act of quickly glancing over the surface of something, especially text, to get a general idea of its content. The act of removing money from an account without authorization, often by using a stolen or fake card.

Example

"She used skimming to get a sense of the long article before deciding whether to read it in full."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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