skimming

Definitions


[ˈskɪmɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid
(e.g: he recommended frequent skimming of the downwind sides of the ponds)

- the action of reading something quickly so as to note only the important points
(e.g: in my skimming, I missed that)


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