skimming
/ˈskɪmɪŋ/
noun
- The act of removing something from the surface of a liquid.
- She used a spoon for skimming the foam from the hot chocolate.
- The skimming of oil from the water is an important cleanup step.
- Skimming the fat off the broth makes the soup healthier.
- The practice of reading or looking over something quickly to get the main ideas.
- Skimming the textbook before class helps you understand the lecture better.
- He did a quick skimming of the article to find the key points.
- Skimming is a useful skill when you have a lot of reading to do.
- A type of fraud where someone illegally copies credit card or bank card information.
- Skimming can lead to identity theft if not caught early.
- The thief was arrested for skimming at the gas station.
- Banks warn customers about skimming devices on ATMs.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of skim: removing something from a liquid's surface, or reading quickly.
- She is skimming the cream off the milk for a recipe.
- The boat is skimming across the lake at high speed.
- He is skimming the chapter to find the answer.